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Today, Tuesday, November 3, 2026

National Sandwich Day is an informal U.S. food observance on November 3. In 2026 that is Tuesday, November 3. The date is commonly linked to the birthday of John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718), whose name became attached to the handheld meal - but no single official founder of the modern calendar day is clearly documented. It shares the date with World Sandwich Day (a separate page). It is not a U.S. federal holiday.

Plus 3 more celebrations — see the full list on Today's hub.

National Candy Day
Food
Wednesday, November 4, 2026

National Candy Day

Unwrap something sweet on National Candy Day! This informal U.S. food date sits on November 4 — just after Halloween in many years — and it…

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National Easy-Bake Oven Day
Fun
Wednesday, November 4, 2026

National Easy-Bake Oven Day

Dust off a toy oven memory on National Easy-Bake Oven Day! November 4 marks the 1963 debut of Kenner’s Easy-Bake Oven — the working kids’…

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National Chinese Takeout Day
Food
Thursday, November 5, 2026

National Chinese Takeout Day

Open a takeout carton on National Chinese Takeout Day! This informal U.S. food date is for the Chinese American restaurant meal you bring…

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National Dessert Day: Date, Ideas & Sweet History

One of our most-searched food holidays. Find the 2026 date, why bakeries and home cooks mark October 14, and easy ways to celebrate — from bakery runs to dessert potlucks.

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FoodSunday, November 8, 2026

National Cappuccino Day

National Cappuccino Day is an informal U.S. observance on November 8. In 2026 that is Sunday, November 8. It celebrates the Italian-style…

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HolidaySunday, November 8, 2026

Diwali

Diwali (also spelled Deepavali), the Festival of Lights, is a major festival observed by many Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains, with regional…

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This Week's Highlights

Don't miss these special days coming up in the next week

HolidayThursday, November 5, 2026

Bonfire Night

Wrap up for Bonfire Night on 5 November. Also called Guy Fawkes Night, it is Britain’s autumn fireworks date — organised park displays…

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FoodFriday, November 6, 2026

National Nacho Day

National Nacho Day is an informal U.S. food observance on November 6. In 2026 that is Friday, November 6. The snack itself is widely traced…

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FoodSaturday, November 7, 2026

National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day

Break a bar of bittersweet chocolate studded with almonds on November 7! This informal U.S. food day is hyper-specific on purpose — not…

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