November 2025 starts with a bang, as the UK's Bonfire Night takes place. Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, has been celebrated since 1605, commemorating the failed Gunpowder Plot. Traditions include lighting bonfires, watching fireworks displays, and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes, symbolising the plot’s foiling.

Cultural Calendar Dates For November 2025

‍📅 Movember | starts 1 November 2025

👉 Movember was founded in 2003. It originated in Australia when a group of friends in Melbourne decided to grow moustaches for November to raise awareness for men's health issues, specifically prostate cancer and depression. Today, it's an international sensation, with millions supporting Movember annually. Our recommended PepTalk speaker is none other than Justin 'JC' Coghlan, Movember Founder.

» READ MORE: Men’s Mental Health and the Impact of Movember

📅 Día de los Muertos | 2 November 2025

👉 Also known as the Day of the Dead, Día de los Muertos is a key holiday in Mexican culture. This day is a time to honour and remember deceased loved ones. It is marked by various traditions, including building altars (ofrendas), visiting gravesites, and celebrating with food, music, and offerings.

📅 National Stress Awareness Day (US) | 6 November 2025

👉 National Stress Awareness Day is dedicated to identifying and managing stress. This day aims to raise awareness about the effects of stress and provide strategies for coping with it. It highlights the importance of mental health and encourages people to take positive steps. Explore keynote speakers to help your team reduce stress in their lives.

» READ MORE: The Most Stressful Industries: Understanding Workplace Stress

📅 Talk Money Week 2025 | starts 11 November 2025

👉 Talk Money Week encourages open conversations about money. The aim is to improve financial well-being by breaking the taboo around money discussions. This week provides resources and support for people to feel more confident and knowledgeable about managing their finances. It's also a chance to acknowledge the link between money and mental health. Explore PepTalk's personal finance professionals.

📅 US Veterans Day 2025 | 11 November 2025

👉 Veterans Day honours the service and sacrifices of military veterans across the United States. It’s a day to recognise and thank those who have served in the armed forces, with ceremonies, parades, and commemorations held nationwide. Many communities and organisations also use this day to support veteran-focused charities and services.

» READ MORE: Military speakers to book for your veterans day event

📅 Anti Bullying Week 2025 | starts 11 November 2025

👉 Anti-Bullying Week focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment for children and young people via this annual awareness week. The week involves educational activities, campaigns, and events encouraging kindness and respect.

📅 World Kindness Day 2025 | 13 November 2025

👉 World Kindness Day promotes kindness worldwide. It encourages individuals and groups to perform acts of kindness, big or small, to improve the world. This day celebrates and inspires positive actions that contribute to the well-being of others. Meet PepTalk’s kindness queen, Nahla Summers, who can teach your team the ROI of leading with heart.

📅 International Men's Day | 19 November 2025

👉 International Men's Day highlights men's positive contributions to society and raises awareness of men's health and well-being issues. It also focuses on improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive role models. Recommended PepTalk speakers for this day include Movember's JC Coghlan, Rob Hosking, and Charlie Hoare.

» READ MORE: What is International Men's Day?

📅 Thanksgiving (US) | 23 November 2025
👉 Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, reflection, and gathering with loved ones. Traditionally celebrated with a feast, it’s also a reminder to give back to communities and support those in need. Consider hosting a gratitude-themed event or supporting local food banks to make this Thanksgiving season meaningful for everyone.

📅 International Leadership Week 2025 | 24 November 2025

👉 International Leadership Week celebrates leaders worldwide and focuses on inspiring new approaches to leadership in every sector. This week encourages innovation, inclusion, and resilience in leadership practices, offering events, workshops, and talks to support current and aspiring leaders. Heavy-hitting academics like Dr Martin Gutmann, Professor Ranjay Gulati, and Professor Laura Empson make fantastic speaker choices. 

» READ MORE: Leveraging insights from business guest speakers. 

‍Of course, this is just a selection of dates! If we've missed any key days or events for your HR, Culture, or People team, be sure to let us know on LinkedIn.

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