How Many of These October Holidays and Observances Do You Celebrate?
The month of October isn't just about getting ready for Halloween! It also means that we can fully immerse ourselves in the fall season by breaking out our favorite fall sweaters and flashy flannels—along with shopping for fall home decorations and Halloween costumes. But, it might be worth noting that there are other holidays and observances in the month of October. In fact, we curated a list of a whole bunch of October holidays, because there's actually *so* much to celebrate!
This list may surprise you! Like, did you know there was a day dedicated specifically for dessert? Lovers of apple pie and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies—that's your day to shine! Are you a fur parent like Alex and Mauricio? Well, you'd be happy to know that National Pet Day takes place in October! There are also many days that help spread awareness for great causes, such World Cerebral Palsy Day and World Psoriasis Day. There are a bunch of October holidays and observances that you may have not known about, but would probably participate in given this knowledge!
So take a look through, and you'll find yourself fascinated with all of these fun reasons to celebrate!
October 1
World Vegetarian Day
Frugal Fun Day
International Coffee Day
International Music Day
National Homemade Cookies Day
National Hair Day
National Black Dog Day
World Card Making Day
October 2
International Day of Non-Violence
National Name Your Car Day
National Fried Scallops Day
World Communion Sunday
October 3
World Architecture Day
"Mean Girls" Day
National Boyfriend Day
October 4
Improve Your Office Day
National Taco Day
National Cinnamon Roll Day
National Golf Lovers Day
World Animal Day
World Habitat Day
October 5
Hoshana Rabbah (Oct 5 – Oct 6)
National Walk and Bike to School Day
National Do Something Nice Day
National Kale Day
National Pumpkin Seed Day
World Teachers’ Day
October 6
Inbox Zero Day
National Noodle Day
National Badger Day
National German-American Day
World Cerebral Palsy Day
October 7
Kids Music Day
World Smile Day
October 8
I Love Yarn Day
World Octopus Day
October 9
International Beer and Pizza Day
Leif Erikson Day
Pastor Appreciation Day
October 10
Columbus Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
National Angel Food Cake Day
National Cake Decorating Day
World Mental Health Day
October 11
National Sausage Pizza Day
National Coming Out Day
International Day of the Girl Child
October 12
National Farmer's Day
National Gumbo Day
National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day
World Arthritis Day
October 13
National M&M Day
World Sight Day
October 14
National Dessert Day
National Fossil Day
National I Love You Day
World Egg Day
October 15
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Global Handwashing Day
National Cheese Curd Day
National Mushroom Day
Sweetest Day
October 16
Boss' Day
Dictionary Day
Global Cat Day
National Sports Day
World Food Day
World Spine Day
October 17
Black Poetry Day
National Pasta Day
October 18
National Chocolate Cupcake Day
National Pharmacy Technician Day
World Menopause Day
October 19
National Medical Assistants Day
National New Friends Day
National Seafood Bisque Day
October 20
International Sloth Day
World Osteoporosis Day
National Day on Writing
October 21
National Reptile Awareness Day
National Pets for Veterans Day
National Apple Day
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
October 22
International Stuttering Awareness Day
Make a Difference Day
October 23
National Paralegal Day
National Boston Cream Pie Day
National iPod Day
October 24
National Food Day
National Kangaroo Awareness Day
United Nations Day
October 25
International Artist's Day
National Greasy Foods Day
National I Care About You Day
World Opera Day
October 26
National Pumpkin Day
National Day of the Deployed
National Chicken Fried Steak Day
National Pit Bull Awareness Day
October 27
National Mentoring Day
National American Beer Day
Navy Day
October 28
Bandanna Day
Plush Animal Lover's Day
International Animation Day
National Breadstick Day
National First Responders Day
Frankenstein Friday
October 29
National Oatmeal Day
National Cat Day
World Psoriasis Day
October 30
National Candy Corn Day
National Checklist Day
National Treat Your Pet Day
Mischief Night
October 31
Halloween
National Magic Day
Girl Scout Founder’s Day
National Caramel Apple Day
National Knock Knock Joke Day
Monthly Observances in October 2022
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
ADHD Awareness Month
Blindness Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Country Music Month
Emotional Wellness Month
Fair Trade Month
Halloween Safety Month
International Walk To School Month
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
National Apple Month
National Book Month
National Caramel Month
National Chili Month
National Cookbook Month
National Cookie Month
National Dessert Month
National Pasta Month
National Physical Therapy Month
National Pizza Month
World Animal Month
World Bullying Prevention Month
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