Adopt-A-Dog Month – Each October, American Humane encourages animal lovers to adopt a dog from their local shelter or rescue group.
Family History Month – October is a great opportunity to talk about family history and make sure your family story is remembered.
Pasta Month – Celebrate this extremely versatile, useful and tasty food throughout National Pasta Month this October.
Pizza Month – Occurs for the month of October every year.
Country Music Month – October was picked by the Country Music Association to recognize artists of the genre and their tunes.
Museums & Galleries Month – The month of October honors museums and galleries and highlights the importance of pride in Filipino culture and heritage.
National Bullying Prevention Month – October’s National Bullying Prevention Month reminds us that students, parents, teachers, and school administrators all play a role to prevent bullying.
Cyprus Independence Day – Cyprus Independence Day is observed on October 1 every year.
Nigeria Independence Day – Nigeria Independence Day is on October 1. It celebrates the country’s independence from British rule which occurred in 1960.
Observe the Moon Night – The public is invited to participate in NASA’s celebration of “International Observe the Moon Night” on Saturday, Oct. 1.
International Music Day – In 1974, the International Music Council declared that International Music Day would be celebrated on October 1 every year.
Buy British Day – On October 3rd sit back, pour yourself some fine English tea and indulge in some British online shopping!
Iraq Independence Day – Independence Day in Iraq is observed annually on October 3. Also known as National Iraqi Day, it commemorates the nation’s independence from Britain in 1932.
World Space Week – World Space Week 2022 celebrates “Space and Sustainability”!
Taco Day – It’s SUPER TACO Tuesday on the first Tuesday of October!
Lesotho Independence Day – Lesotho Independence Day is celebrated on October 4th every year as the day the nation became a sovereign state from the British in 1966.
Golf Lovers Day – This October 4, celebrate National Golf Lovers Day by recognizing one of the world’s most popular sports.
Get Funky Day – October 5 is always National Get Funky Day, get-happy-and-celebrate-life!
World Teacher Day – World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe.
Mad Hatter Day – It’s National Mad Hatter Day on October 6 – celebrate with a day-long fest of silliness
Kids Music Day – Kids Music Day is celebrated every year on the first Friday of October.
World Cardmaking Day – World Card Making Day is an exciting day that is celebrated every first Saturday in October.
Uganda Independence Day – Uganda Independence Day, is celebrated on October 9.
National Cake Decorating Day – With holiday dessert buffets coming up soon, National Cake Decorating Day on October 10, is the perfect time to practice your technique!
National Handbag Day – National Handbag Day, on October 10, celebrates the piece of your ensemble that is a fashion statement and necessity all at once.
Cuba Independence Day – Cuba celebrates Independence Day on October 10 annually as a national holiday.
Fiji Day – Fiji Day is observed on October 10 each year.
Taiwan National Day – The national holiday known as Taiwan National Day or Double Ten Day is observed in Taiwan every year on October 10.
Southern Food Heritage Day – Every year, Southern Food Heritage Day is celebrated on October 11.
Harry Potter Book Day – Harry Potter Book Day, formerly Harry Potter Book Night, will be held on October 12 this year to celebrate and allow fans to immerse themselves in the wizarding world of Harry Potter for one day.
National Fossil Day – On October 12, 2022 we celebrate the 13th Anniversary of National Fossil Day!
National Vermont Day – National Vermont Day is celebrated on October 12 every year. The day honors the state’s rich culture through fun and educational activities.
I Love Yarn Day – I Love Yarn Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in October.
Mahalaya – Mahalaya, also known as Sarva Pitra Amavasya, is celebrated on October 14 this year and marks the end of Pitru Paksha.
I Love Lucy Day – National I Love Lucy Day falls is celebrated October 15 when we celebrate the classic actress!
National Parenting Week – National Parenting Week highlights just how important parenting skills are in society.
National Necktie Day – National Necktie Day falls on October 18 every year., honoring the invention of the necktie.
National Alaska Day – National Alaska Day is held on October 18 each year.
National Kentucky Day – National Kentucky Day is celebrated every year on October 19, and it recognizes the moment in history when Kentucky was approved into statehood.
Hungarian Republic Day – Hungarian Republic Day is celebrated every year on October 23. This day is honored in remembrance of two great events in Hungary’s history. First, when the people of Hungary stood up against the Soviet Union, and second, the creation of Hungary in 1989.
Diwali – In 2022, Diwali falls on October 24th which is a new moon day or Amavasya.
Zambia Independence Day – Zambia Independence Day is celebrated on October 24 each year. This holiday indicates independence from the United Kingdom on this day in 1964 and is the National Holiday of Zambia.
Punk for A Day Day – Punk For a Day Day on October 25, is all about celebrating the punk movement, as well as punk music.
Austrian National Day – Austrian National Day is celebrated on October 26.
National Tennessee Day – National Tennessee Day is on October 26.
National Internet Day – National Internet Day is October 29, a day to look back at where it all began and a look to what the future might bring.
World Cities Day – World Cities Day is observed on October 31 every year. The aim of the day is to raise awareness about global urbanization and push for global cooperation in sustainable urban development.
Plush Animal Lover’s Day – Celebrated on October 28 every year. and a time to appreciate your favorite plushie or collection.
National Chocolate Day – National Chocolate Day, celebrated each October 28, is nothing short of a special tribute to mankind’s most incredible culinary invention.
Nevada Day – Nevada Day is celebrated on the last Friday in October every year.
Turkey Republic Day – Turkey Republic Day is an annual holiday observed on October 29.
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