November 28 is the 332nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar and the 333rd in leap years. There are 33 days remaining until the end of a common year. Its position late in November places it close to several year-end observances and seasonal traditions in many countries.

Calendar position and mechanics

On the modern Gregorian calendar November 28 normally falls in the northern hemisphere's late autumn and the southern hemisphere's late spring. In leap years the day is counted as the 333rd day because February has an extra day; otherwise it is the 332nd. Because the United States Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November, some years Thanksgiving coincides with November 28.

Observances and national holidays

  • Albania: Independence Day (Flag Day), commemorating the declaration of independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912. It is one of Albania's principal national holidays.
  • Movable and religious observances: Various local and religious commemorations fall on November 28 depending on liturgical calendars and national decisions; many countries also mark civic events or memorials on this date.

History and cultural notes

Like any calendar date, November 28 has hosted a wide range of historical events over centuries—political declarations, diplomatic agreements, cultural premieres and scientific announcements. Its proximity to the end of the year means it often appears in lists of late-November political summits, treaty signings and celebratory festivals. It also marks seasonal transitions that affect harvest festivals and cultural observances in different climates.

Notable births and associations

Many public figures from politics, arts and entertainment were born on November 28. One widely known example is the American comedian and television host Jon Stewart (born 1962). Biographical lists for this date include additional actors, writers, scientists and athletes whose anniversaries are observed by fans and historians.

Because November 28 is fixed in the civil calendar, it serves as a convenient date for annual remembrance, national ceremonies and the scheduling of recurring cultural events. For comprehensive, year-by-year lists of specific events, observances and notable births and deaths that occurred on November 28, consult specialized chronologies and reference works.