Holidays in November 2023

There are two federal holidays in November 2023, the first one is Veterans Day on the 11th(observed on Friday, the 10th). The second official holiday is Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 23. Another important event on the November 2023 calendar is the end of Daylight Saving Time (November 5, 2023).

Facts About November

It might surprise you to find out, but while November is now the eleventh month of the year, it used to be the ninth. At least according to the ancient the Roman calendar. You see, in Latin, “novem” translates to “nine”. And another thing, it used to only have 29 days, not 30 like we know it has today.

November is the last month of fall. While the weather is not great and the days are getting shorter and shorter, in November we honor those who served, remember the ones we lost and we are thankful to the ones we have.

The birth stones of November are topaz and citrine. The yellow orange topaz is a gemstone which represents friendship. Citrine, November’s second birth stone, is a type of quartz ranging in color from pale yellow to amber brown. It is believed to symbolize confidence and wisdom.

November’s birth flower is the chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemums are flowers which bloom in the fall and they come a in variety of colors. The chrysanthemum is often believed to symbolize cheerfulness and optimism although it can have other meanings as well, depending on the culture.