November kicks off the holiday season and starts with an extra hour of sleep. Here are the dates to know for November 2026, along with some fun facts from the Fidelity National Title “Fun Facts about the Month of November” flyer.
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Special days in November 2026
| Date | What’s happening |
|---|---|
| Sunday, Nov 1 | Daylight Saving Time ends (clocks fall back one hour) |
| Tuesday, Nov 10 | U.S. Marine Corps Birthday |
| Wednesday, Nov 11 | Veterans Day |
| Thursday, Nov 26 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday, Nov 27 | Black Friday |
| Saturday, Nov 28 | Small Business Saturday |
November birth month facts
- Birthstone: topaz
- Flower: chrysanthemum
- Zodiac signs: Scorpio and Sagittarius
Ways to honor November
- No-Shave November (Men’s Health Awareness)
- National Adoption Awareness Month
- National Diabetes Awareness Month
- Aviation History Month
- Peanut Butter Lovers Month
This month in history
- November 1, 1848: The first medical school for women opens in Boston.
- November 2, 1889: North Dakota and South Dakota become the 39th and 40th states.
- November 3, 1957: The Soviet Union launches Sputnik II, the first inhabited space capsule, carrying a dog named Laika.
- November 8, 1889: Montana becomes the 41st state.
- November 18, 1883: North American railroads switch to Standard Railway Time (SRT).
- November 26, 1789: President George Washington’s first national Thanksgiving, a day of prayer and public thanks for the new American republic.
- Bonus (October 31, 1864): Nevada becomes the 36th state.
Did you know? Thanksgiving edition
- Thanksgiving has been observed every year in the U.S. since 1863. It replaced Evacuation Day, an informal national holiday held each November 25 before the Civil War to mark the British withdrawal after the American Revolution.
- Since 1941, the law has set Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November, so it can land anywhere from November 22 to 28. In years when it falls on the 22nd or 23rd, it’s the second-to-last Thursday, not the last. Either way, it’s always the Thursday before the last Saturday of November.
- Because it’s a federal holiday, U.S. government offices close, and the New York Stock Exchange and most financial markets close too.
Shop small in Rancho Cucamonga
Small Business Saturday is November 28. The Inland Empire is full of small businesses run by our neighbors, so this year, try spending a little of your holiday budget at a local shop, restaurant or service in Rancho Cucamonga and across the IE.
FAQ
When does Daylight Saving Time end in 2026?
Sunday, November 1, 2026. Clocks go back one hour.
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thursday, November 26, 2026. Black Friday is November 27, and Small Business Saturday is November 28.
When is Veterans Day 2026?
Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The Marine Corps birthday is the day before, Tuesday, November 10.
What is the November birthstone?
Topaz. The November flower is the chrysanthemum.
Say hello
Have a favorite November tradition? I’d love to hear it. Ryan J. Orr, VP at Fidelity National Title, Rancho Cucamonga, TeamTitleGuy.com.