November Psychology, Mental Health, and Awareness Holidays
Updated for 2026!
This series lists holidays related to psychology, mental health, and raising awareness. There will be lists for months, weeks, and days.
Use these lists as a jumping point to:
Explore with curiosity and learn something new
Contribute to raising awareness about different issues and causes
Find inspiration for content creation
It does not include all possible holidays; it highlights only the ones I chose for this month.
I have split holiday types into Awareness Holidays and Psych/Mental Health Holidays. I used nationaltoday.com to find all the holidays listed below. Not affiliated. Some may have links to blogs I have written on the subject.
Find out more about how this series came to be in this Meet The Author post.
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed mental health professional or psychologist. Any information is intended for educational purposes, and it is strongly encouraged to seek professional help if needed. If you require emergency assistance, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org/chat to reach a crisis counselor for support. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only.
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November Awareness Months
Epilepsy Awareness Month
National Family Caregivers Month
National Family Literacy Month
National Life Writing Month
National Native American Heritage Month
November Awareness Weeks
Nov 1- Nov 7: World Communication Week
Nov 15 - Nov 21: Separation of Church and State Week
Nov 16 - Nov 24: National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week
Nov 20 - Nov 26: National Game & Puzzle Week
November Awareness Days
Nov 1 - National Family Literacy Day
Nov 2 - Be The Impact Day
Nov 4 - Use Your Common Sense Day
Nov 8 - National Parents As Teachers Day
Nov 11 - World Immunization Day
Nov 14 - International Girls Day
Nov 15 - National Family Civility Day
Nov 19 - International Men’s Day
Nov 20 - Transgender Day of Remembrance
Nov 22 - National Adoption Day
Nov 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Nov 26 - Thanksgiving
Nov 29 - International Day of Solidarity with The Palestinian People
November Psych/Mental Health Months
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
National Gratitude Month
Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month
November Psych/Mental Health Weeks
Nov 9 - Nov 15: Kindness Week
Nov 22 - Nov 28: Better Conversation Week
November Psych/Mental Health Days
Nov 4 - National Stress Awareness Day
Nov 12 - Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
Nov 13 - World Kindness Day
Nov 14 - Loosen Up Lighten Up Day
Nov 17 - National Unfriend Day
Nov 21 - World Hello Day
Nov 22 - International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Nov 24 - Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day
Nov 29 - National Day of Listening
Nov 30 - National Personal Space Day
