⚡ Quick Summary
Sunday, November 22, 2026 brings Ravi Pradosh Vrat in Hindu calendars, Lebanon's Independence Day, and two big sporting finishes: the ATP Finals final in Turin and day four of the New Zealand v India first Test in Wellington. In India, the India International Trade Fair is open to the public in New Delhi and IFFI continues in Goa. History marks 70 years since the Melbourne Olympics opened in 1956, the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963, and the birth of the 1857 heroine Jhalkaribai. Research cutoff: November 15, 2026.
This preview is written a week ahead, from the perspective of November 15, 2026. It answers one question: what is worth knowing about Sunday, November 22, 2026? Every event listed for that day is still to come, so we report no results or outcomes, only schedules and background.
November 22, 2026: Key Dates and Events at a Glance
| Event | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Pradosh Vrat | Sun, Nov 22 | India | Per Drik Panchang data |
| Lebanon Independence Day | Sun, Nov 22 | Lebanon | National day |
| ATP Finals: doubles and singles finals | Sun, Nov 22 | Inalpi Arena, Turin | Scheduled by the ATP |
| New Zealand v India, 1st Test (day 4) | Nov 19 to 23 | Basin Reserve, Wellington | Scheduled |
| 45th India International Trade Fair | Nov 13 to 27 | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi | Public days from Nov 19 |
| 57th IFFI | Nov 20 to 28 | Goa | Under way |
| Kartik Purnima and Guru Nanak Jayanti | Tue, Nov 24 | India and worldwide | Per published panchangs |
| G20 Leaders' Summit | Dec 14 to 15 | Doral, Florida, USA | Scheduled |
Festivals and Observances
Ravi Pradosh Vrat
Pradosh Vrat is a fast for Lord Shiva kept on Trayodashi, the thirteenth lunar day of each fortnight. When it falls on a Sunday it is called Ravi Pradosh. Based on Drik Panchang data summarised by HinduTone, Ravi Pradosh falls on Sunday, November 22, 2026, with Trayodashi lasting until about 2:36 AM on November 23 (Hyderabad time). Devotees usually fast through the day and perform Shiva puja in the evening twilight, known as pradosh kaal, before breaking the fast. Timings change from city to city, so check a local panchang.
Two days later, on Tuesday, November 24, comes Kartik Purnima, which coincides with Dev Deepawali in Varanasi and the 557th Gurpurab of Guru Nanak. Our Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 guide explains the date, holiday status and pilgrimage news.
Lebanon: Independence Day
Lebanon marks its Independence Day on November 22. It recalls November 22, 1943, when French authorities released Lebanese leaders they had arrested earlier that month, ending the mandate in practice. Full withdrawal of foreign troops followed in 1946. The day is a public holiday in Lebanon. Our Lebanon Independence Day 2026 explainer explains the 1943 crisis, why Rashaya matters and the National Pact.
Christian calendars: the last Sunday before Advent
In 2026, Advent begins on Sunday, November 29, which makes November 22 the final Sunday of the Western church year. Catholic and many Protestant churches celebrate it as the Feast of Christ the King. In Germany and Austria, Lutheran churches keep it as Totensonntag (Sunday of the Dead), a day of remembrance for the departed, when quiet-day rules limit public entertainment in several German states.
On This Day in History
1830: Jhalkaribai is born
Jhalkaribai, a soldier and later commander in the women's wing of Rani Lakshmibai's army at Jhansi, was born on November 22, 1830, in Bhojla village near Jhansi. During the siege of Jhansi in 1858, she is said to have disguised herself as the queen and gone to the British camp, buying time while Lakshmibai escaped. Accounts of her death differ. India Post has honoured her with a stamp, and many communities in Bundelkhand mark her birth anniversary.
1943: The Cairo Conference opens
US President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and China's Chiang Kai-shek met in Cairo from November 22 to 26, 1943, to agree on war aims against Japan. The resulting Cairo Declaration shaped the post-war order in East Asia.
1956: The Melbourne Olympics open
The 1956 Summer Olympics opened at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 22, 1956, the first Games held in the Southern Hemisphere. Around 103,000 people watched the Duke of Edinburgh open them. For India, they brought a sixth straight hockey gold and the country's best-ever Olympic football finish. Our Melbourne 1956 70th anniversary explainer tells that story.
1963: President Kennedy is assassinated
John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was shot dead in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in aboard Air Force One the same day. The writers Aldous Huxley and C. S. Lewis also died that day. Our Kennedy assassination explainer sets out the hour-by-hour timeline from the Warren Commission report, what the 1979 House committee concluded and what the 2025 record releases changed. His handling of the Cuban crisis a year earlier is covered in our Kennedy Cuba address explainer.
On the same date in 1963, an Indian Air Force helicopter crashed near Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, killing senior Army and Air Force commanders, among them Lt Gen Daulet Singh of Western Command, and the pilot. The accident was discussed in the Rajya Sabha on November 28, 1963.
1990: Margaret Thatcher steps aside
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher announced on November 22, 1990, that she would not contest the second ballot of the Conservative Party leadership election, ending her 11-year premiership. John Major succeeded her six days later.
2005: Angela Merkel becomes Chancellor
The German Bundestag elected Angela Merkel as Chancellor on November 22, 2005. She was the first woman to hold the office and served for 16 years.
Other notable births and deaths
Former Defence Minister and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav was born on November 22, 1939. The Carnatic vocalist M. Balamuralikrishna died on November 22, 2016, and the choreographer Saroj Khan on November 22, 2020.
Current Affairs to Follow
India International Trade Fair, New Delhi
The 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) runs from November 13 to 27, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, under the theme "Vikas aur Virasat". Business days ran from November 14 to 18 and general public access began on November 19, so November 22 is a public weekend day and likely to be busy. Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are partner states. Check the India Trade Promotion Organisation's website for tickets and timings; the nearest Metro station is Supreme Court on the Blue Line.
Climate talks: after COP31
The UN climate conference COP31 is scheduled in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026. Türkiye holds the presidency, while Australia's climate minister presides over the negotiations under a power-sharing deal. Climate conferences often run past their scheduled close, so by November 22 negotiators may either have finished or still be working on final texts. We make no assumption about the outcome.
G20 summit ahead
The G20 Leaders' Summit is scheduled for December 14 and 15, 2026, at Doral, near Miami, under the US presidency. India is a member; final attendance lists had not been confirmed at our research cutoff.
Sport on November 22
Tennis: ATP Finals final day, Turin
The ATP lists the doubles final at 3 PM and the singles final at 6 PM (Turin time) on Sunday, November 22, at the Inalpi Arena. That is about 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM IST. Defending champion Jannik Sinner is absent injured, and four players are making their debuts. Our ATP Finals 2026 final guide covers the field, format and prize money.
Cricket: Wellington Test, day four
ESPN lists the first Test between New Zealand and India at the Basin Reserve, Wellington, from November 19 to 23, with play scheduled from 11 AM local time, about 3:30 AM IST. Day four falls on Sunday, November 22. The match has not started at the time of writing, so we report no scores. Our tour schedule lists every fixture, including the second Test from November 27.
Practical Details to Check
- Holidays: November 22, 2026 is a Sunday. The next national gazetted holiday in India is Guru Nanak Jayanti on Tuesday, November 24.
- Delhi crowds: expect heavy footfall and traffic around Pragati Maidan during IITF weekend days.
- Late night tennis: the ATP singles final is scheduled for about 10:30 PM IST, and start times can slip if the doubles runs long.
- Early morning cricket: Test play in Wellington starts around 3:30 AM IST.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week is November 22, 2026?
Sunday, calculated as the research date of November 15, 2026, plus seven days.
Is Pradosh Vrat on November 22, 2026?
Yes. Drik Panchang data, as summarised by HinduTone, lists Ravi Pradosh Vrat on Sunday, November 22. Check your city's panchang for pradosh kaal timings.
What happened on November 22 in history?
The Cairo Conference opened in 1943, the Melbourne Olympics opened in 1956, President Kennedy was assassinated in 1963, Margaret Thatcher stepped aside in 1990 and Angela Merkel became Chancellor in 2005.
What time is the ATP Finals final in India?
The singles final is scheduled for 6 PM in Turin, about 10:30 PM IST on Sunday, November 22.
Is the trade fair open to the public on November 22?
Yes. IITF 2026 opened to the general public on November 19 and runs until November 27.
Conclusion
November 22, 2026 is a quiet Sunday on the holiday calendar but a busy one elsewhere: a Shiva fast in Indian homes, an independence day in Lebanon, a title decided in Turin and a Test match moving towards its finish in Wellington. It also brings back two very different memories from the 1950s and 1960s, the joy of Melbourne and the shock of Dallas. Start with our Melbourne 1956 explainer, and see the previous day in our November 21 guide.
