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Today, Sunday, November 8, 2026

National Cappuccino Day is an informal U.S. observance on November 8. In 2026 that is Sunday, November 8. It celebrates the Italian-style drink of espresso, steamed milk, and foam. The day's founder is not clearly documented. It is not National Coffee Day (September 29) and not International Coffee Day (October 1). In 2026 it shares the civil date with Diwali's main day and National STEM Day - different observances. It is not a U.S. federal holiday.

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

National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day
Food
Monday, November 9, 2026

National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day

National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day is an informal U.S. food observance on November 9. In 2026 that is Monday, November 9. It spotlights…

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Carl Sagan Day
Fun
Monday, November 9, 2026

Carl Sagan Day

Look up on Carl Sagan Day. November 9 is the birthday of astronomer and science communicator Carl Sagan (1934–1996), and since 2009…

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National Vanilla Cupcake Day
Food
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

National Vanilla Cupcake Day

Frost a vanilla cupcake on November 10! This informal U.S. food day is for the simple cupcake done right — soft vanilla crumb, buttercream…

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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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FoodWednesday, November 11, 2026

Pocky Day

Share a box of Pocky on Pocky Day! Every November 11 (11/11), Ezaki Glico marks the biscuit-stick snack whose shape matches the date’s ones…

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Animals & PetsWednesday, November 11, 2026

National Senior Pet Day

National Senior Pet Day is an informal observance that highlights older dogs, cats, and other companion animals - especially those who wait…

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FunTuesday, November 10, 2026

Sesame Street Day

Visit the street on Sesame Street Day. November 10 marks the 1969 premiere of Sesame Street, the public-TV show that mixed Muppets, music…

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HolidayTuesday, November 10, 2026

Marine Corps Birthday

Mark the Marine Corps Birthday on November 10 — a civic anniversary, not a costume party. On that date in 1775 the Second Continental…

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FoodWednesday, November 11, 2026

National Sundae Day

Build an ice cream sundae on National Sundae Day! On TheDayOf this observance lands on November 11 — scoops, sauce, whipped topping, and a…

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