International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day – an awareness day about suicide and the loss of a loved one. This day is to help try bring healing and hope.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
This day is observed 2 days after the third Thursday in November. Which usually makes it the Saturday before Thanksgiving. In 2020, that falls on November 21st.

This day was designated by the United States Congress as a day when the friends and family of those who have died by suicide can join together for healing and support.
Future Dates
- 2021 – November 20
- 2022 – November 19
- 2023 – November 18
- 2024 – November 23
Brought to you by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
First published November 16, 2018. Last updated or republished November 12, 2020.