National Family Literacy Day

About National Family Literacy Day

National Family Literacy Day®, celebrated across the U.S., focuses on special activities and events that showcase the importance of family literacy programs.

First held in 1994, the annual event is officially celebrated on November 1st, but many events are held throughout the month of November. Schools, libraries, and other literacy organizations participate through read-a-thons, celebrity appearances, book drives, and more.

1Nov

National Authors’ Day

• Education
• USA

Do the write thing! Why not celebrate National Author's Day by sending a thank you tweet to your favorite author?

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8Nov

National Parents as Teachers Day 

• Education
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Parents as Teachers Day 

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15Nov

American Education Week

• Education
• USA

An opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every student receives a quality education.

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17Nov

National Educational Support Professionals Day

• Education
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Educational Support Professionals Day

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Day of the Bulgarian National Revival Leaders

• Education
• Bulgaria

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of the Bulgarian National Revival Leaders

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National Jealousy Day

• Finance
• Finland

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Jealousy Day

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Movember

• Charity
• International

Every November, many men in the UK grow a moustache as part of Movember and the range of charities they support.

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World Vegan Month

• Food
• International

Vegan Month marks the formation of the Vegan Society in November 1944.

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