November 23, 2025 is the 328th day of the year, with 37 days left until year’s end. Falling on a Sunday in the 47th week, the date brings together math and sci-fi celebrations with holiday cooking traditions and a moment of appreciation for our dogs.
Below is a list of 7 national and international days celebrated on November 23, each with a brief explanation.
National & International Days on November 23
Doctor Who Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the sci-fi series that reshaped television storytelling. The observance highlights how the show first aired on November 23, 1963, using time travel, regeneration, and an ever-changing cast to keep the narrative moving for decades. It draws attention to the Doctor’s role as a problem-solver who relies on intelligence rather than weapons, the influence of companions who reflect each era’s social shifts, and the impact of elements like the TARDIS, Daleks, and sonic screwdriver on global pop culture. It also recognizes the series’ groundbreaking production choices—from early special-effects to modern reboots—that helped Doctor Who grow into one of the world’s longest-running science-fiction franchises.
👽 For dedicated fans, there’s also International Dalek Remembrance Day on December 21, Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day on December 8, Fish Fingers and Custard Day on April 3 and Impossible Astronaut Day on April 23.
Fibonacci Day invites people to explore the number sequence that connects mathematics to patterns we see in everyday life. The observance highlights how the date 11/23 mirrors the start of the Fibonacci sequence—1, 1, 2, 3—and draws attention to the way this pattern appears in nature, art, architecture, and even finance. It points out how sunflowers, pinecones, and shells follow Fibonacci spirals, how artists use the sequence to create balanced compositions, and how the idea of the “golden ratio” grew out of this same numerical progression. The day encourages people to see math not as an abstract subject but as a structure that shapes the world around them.
National Cashew Day is the perfect opportunity to give this small but mighty “nut” the attention it deserves. The observance shines a light on how cashews grow as seeds at the bottom of a fragile cashew apple, why their urushiol-filled shells must be steamed or roasted before they are safe to eat, and how farmers use both the seed and the apple for products ranging from snacks to juices and fermented drinks.
National Eat A Cranberry Day aligns with the late-season harvest and the lead-up to Thanksgiving, a time when cranberries show up in everything from relishes to baked dishes. The observance highlights the cranberry’s origins in North American bogs, its long use by Indigenous communities for food and preservation, and the unique way it grows on low-lying vines rather than bushes or trees. It also points to the berry’s sharp flavor, high antioxidant content, and its place in modern cooking beyond holiday sauces—showing up in baked goods, salads, drinks, and dried snacks.
National Espresso Day highlights the impact of espresso and the invention that made fast, concentrated coffee possible. The day points to its Italian origins, the 1901 patent by Luigi Bezzera, and how espresso culture spread globally through cafés, home machines, and portable brewers, making it a daily ritual for millions.
☕️ A related observance, Espresso Italiano Day, takes place on April 17 and highlights the drink’s Italian roots and traditional preparation.
National Thankful for My Dog Day invites people to appreciate the steady, practical ways dogs support daily life. The observance highlights how dogs read human cues with remarkable accuracy, how their routines often encourage people to move more, and how their presence reduces stress through measurable physiological responses like lower cortisol levels. It also points to the long history of human–dog partnership, from early domestication thousands of years ago to today’s roles in therapy work, service support, and emotional companionship.
🐶 See also the full list of national days for dog lovers.
Stir-up Sunday* (Last Sunday before Advent) has long marked the moment to begin making Christmas pudding. The name comes from a church prayer that opens with “Stir up,” which people linked to the act of mixing the batter. Families still gather on this day to stir the fruit mixture together and give the pudding time to mature before Christmas. The tradition often includes symbolic touches, such as stirring in one direction to echo the Wise Men’s journey and adding a coin to bring good luck for the year ahead.
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