Bio-Rad Cultural Calendar, November 2025
October 31, 2025
At Bio-Rad, we publish a monthly Cultural Calendar of events that are commonly celebrated in the United States and in other countries in which we operate. Our goal is to feature a variety of events that help bring cultural awareness to various groups' histories, traditions, and accomplishments while also highlighting events important to us both as a company and a community. We also publish a calendar internally with an even broader variety of events commonly celebrated in countries that Bio-Rad operates within.
Movember: All November
Movember is an annual global event and charity that runs throughout November, encouraging men to grow moustaches to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. Participants can also "Move for Movember" by walking or running 60 kilometers to remember the 60 men who die by suicide every hour, or "Host a Mo-ment" by organizing events to support the cause. Click here to learn more.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead): November 1-2
The main Day of the Dead celebrations take place on November 2. On this day, families pay tribute to their lost loved ones by visiting the cemeteries where they are buried and leaving them flowers, their favorite food, and tributes. Throughout the day, Mexican families will also come together to eat food and drink. You may also see special parades with floats and people in highly elaborate costumes.
Culture Day: November 3
Culture Day, also known as Bunka no Hi, is honored annually in Japan on November 3. It was on this day in 1946 that the present Constitution of Japan was officially announced. Today, it's a fun national holiday where everyone comes together to enjoy various events that highlight the beauty and richness of Japan’s cultural heritage. To learn more, click here.
Loy Krathong Festival: November 5-6
Loy Krathong is a Thai festival celebrated annually throughout Thailand and in nearby countries with significant South Western Tai cultures (Laos, Shan, Mon, Tanintharyi, Kelantan, Kedah, Perlis and Xishuangbanna). The name could be translated as "to float ritual vessel or lamp," and comes from the tradition of making krathong or buoyant, decorated baskets, which are then floated on a river. Many Thais use the krathong to thank the Goddess of Water and River, Goddess Khongkha. Watch this video to learn about Loy Krathong and another Thai holiday, Yi Peng.
Guy Fawkes Night: November 5
Guy Fawkes Night, celebrated on November 5 across the United Kingdom, marks the foiled Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Today, the night is filled with bonfires, fireworks, and community gatherings, symbolizing both the preservation of parliamentary democracy and a reflection on the nation’s turbulent past.
Veterans Day: November 11
Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and November 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime. Click here to learn more.
Seng Kut Snem: November 23
Seng Kut Snem is a significant festival in Meghalaya, India, celebrated annually by the indigenous Khasi people to commemorate the Seng Khasi Movement. The movement began on November 23, 1899, and the festival serves to uphold and preserve the Khasi religion, traditions, and cultural heritage, known as Niam Khasi.
Thanksgiving Day: November 27
America’s Thanksgiving holiday, born in the 1500s, mythologized in 1621, and observed even during the bleakest hours of the Civil War, now stands as one of the nation’s most anticipated and beloved days — celebrated each year on the fourth Thursday in November (November 27, 2025). Perhaps no other nonsectarian holiday has more tradition. Family, friends, food, and football have come to symbolize Thanksgiving — a rare celebratory holiday without an established gift-giving component. Instead, the day urges all of us to be grateful for things we do have. Learn more.
Native American Heritage Day: Nov. 28
Observed on the day after Thanksgiving, Native American Heritage Day honors the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous peoples. Established to promote respect, understanding, and appreciation, the day encourages reflection on Indigenous heritage and recognition of the resilience and traditions that continue to shape the United States today. Click here to learn more.
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