November 9th Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide

November 9th is a day filled with various holidays, celebrations, observances, and historical significance around the world. From international events to national holidays and religious commemorations and saints, this date holds special meaning for many cultures and communities. Explore the list of holidays, observances and saints celebrated on November 9th.

Holidays on November 9th

  • Roman Catholicism - Dedication of the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Cathedral of the Pope (memorial feast day)
  • Also see November 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Cambodia - Independence Day (1953)
  • Pakistan - Allama Iqbal Day (1877)
  • Germany - November 9th is often called Germany's Schicksalstag (day of fate) due to the events of 1848, 1918, 1923, 1938, and 1989.
  • Europe - Inventor's Day - in honor of Hedy Lamarr's birthday
  • United States - World Freedom Day, to commenerate the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989

Observances on November 9th

  • International Week of Science and Peace, 9-15 November