October Holidays and Observances to Celebrate Year After Year
October is a spooky month packed with Halloween thrills, treats and, of course, the timeless tradition of trick-or-treating! But even if Halloween isnt on your radar this year, don’t worrythere are plenty of other October holidays to celebrate and enjoy! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to show your support by wearing pink ribbons and encouraging family and friends to stay healthy and take regular health screenings. Plus, weve got World Mental Health Day to remind us all to take a breather, check in with ourselves and potentially share an inspirational quote to stay motivated and inspired. And lets not forget the sweetest day of allNational Dessert Daybecause every October needs a little extra sugar! So, if youre curious about all the fabulous holidays in October, keep reading below. Have a spooktastic month!GetReaders DigestsRead Up newsletterfor more holidays, fun facts, humor, cleaning, travel and tech all week long.What are the popular October holidays?Halloween might be the most popular holiday in October with its trick-or-treating, spooky decorations and spine-chilling ghost stories that thrill both kids and adults. But there’s more to October than just ghosts and ghouls! Its also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness on breast health and don pink (along with Mean Girls Day on October 3). And let’s not forget some of the quirkier October holidays like International Music Day on October 1, where we can celebrate the universal language of sound, and World Teachers’ Day on October 5, honoring the educators who shape our future leaders.Daily October holidays and observances in 2024October 1International Coffee DayInternational Music DayNational Black Dog DayNational Hair DayNational Homemade Cookie DayNational Raccoon DayWorld Vegetarian DayOctober 2International Day of Non-ViolenceInternational Walk to School DayNational Custodian DayNational Fried Scallops DayNational Kale DayNational Name Your Car DayNational Pumpkin Seed DayRosh HashanahWorld Farm Animals DayOctober 3“Mean Girls” DayNational Boyfriend DayOctober 4Improve Your Office DayKids Music DayNational Cinnamon Roll DayNational Golf Lovers DayNational Taco DayWorld Animal DayWorld Habitat DayWorld Smile DayOctober 5Frugal Fun DayNational Be Nice DayWorld Card Making DayWorld Meningitis DayWorld Teachers DayOctober 6Change A Light DayNational Badger DayNational Coaches DayNational Noodle DayWorld Cerebral Palsy DayOctober 7National Child Health DayWorld Architecture DayOctober 8Ada Lovelace DayInternational Dyslexia DayNational Face Your Fears DayNational Fluffernutter DayNational Heroes DayNational Pierogi DayNational Salmon DayWorld Octopus DayOctober 9International Beer and Pizza DayLeif Erikson DayNational Bring Your Teddy Bear to School DayNational Stop Bullying DayOctober 10National Angel Food Cake DayNational Cake Decorating DayNational Handbag DayWorld Homeless DayWorld Mental Health DayWorld Sight DayOctober 11International Girl Child DayNational Coming Out DayNational Sausage Pizza DayNational Spread Joy DayWorld Egg DayYom Kippur (sunset on Oct. 11 to nightfall on Oct. 12)October 12I Love Yarn DayInternational African Penguin Awareness DayNational Chess DayNational Farmers DayNational Gumbo DayNational Pulled Pork DayNational Savings DayWorld Arthritis DayWorld Hospice and Palliative Care DayOctober 13Breast Cancer Awareness DayNational M&M DayOctober 14Columbus DayIndigenous Peoples DayNational Dessert DayNational I Love You DayOctober 15Global Handwashing DayNational Cheese Curd DayNational Esthetician DayNational Lemon Bar DayNational Mushroom DayNational Pharmacy Technician DayNational Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance DaySweetest DayWorld Students DayOctober 16Dictionary DayGlobal Cat DayNational Bosss DayNational Fossil DayNational Sports DayNational Take Your Parents To Lunch DayWorld Allergy Awareness DayWorld Food DayWorld Spine DayOctober 17Black Poetry DayNational Pasta DayWear Something Gaudy DayOctober 18National Chocolate Cupcake DayNational Necktie DayNational Mammography DayWorld Menopause DayOctober 19International Sloth DayNational New Friends DayNational Seafood Bisque DaySweetest DayWorld Humanitarian Action DayOctober 20International Chef DayNational Day on WritingWorld Osteoporosis DayOctober 21Back to the Future DayNational Apple DayNational Pets for Veterans DayNational Pumpkin Cheesecake DayNational Reptile Awareness DayOctober 22International Caps Lock DayInternational Stuttering Awareness DayNational Color DayNational Nut DayOctober 23National Boston Cream Pie DayNational Croc DayNational iPod DayNational Medical Assistants DayNational Paralegal DayOctober 24National Food DayNational Kangaroo Awareness DayUnited Nations DayWorld Polio DayOctober 25International Artist DayNational Bandana DayNational Breadstick DayNational Fine Art Appreciation DayNational Frankenstein FridayNational Greasy Foods DayNational I Care About You DayWorld Lemur DayWorld Opera DayWorld Pasta DayOctober 26National Chicken Fried Steak DayNational Day of the DeployedNational Hug a Sheep DayNational Make a Difference DayNational Mule DayNational Pitbull Awareness DayNational Pumpkin DayOctober 27National American Beer DayNational Black Cat DayNational Mentoring DayNavy DayOctober 28International Animation DayNational Chocolate DayNational First Responders DayNational Immigrants DayPlush Animal Lover’s DayOctober 29National Cat DayNational Hermit DayNational Internet DayNational Oatmeal DayWorld Psoriasis DayWorld Stroke DayOctober 30National Candy Corn DayNational Checklist DayNational Treat Your Pet DayMischief NightOctober 31DiwaliGirl Scout Founders DayHalloweenNational Caramel Apple DayNational Doorbell DayNational Knock Knock Joke DayNational Magic DayWeekly October holidaysAnimal Welfare Week (October 3 to 9)Bat Appreciation Week (October 24 to 31)Mental Illness Awareness Week, National Physician Assistants Week (October 6 to 12)National Friends of Libraries Week, Respiratory Care Week, Wolf Awareness Week (October 20 to 26)National Health Education Week (October 21 to 25)National Walk Your Dog Week (October 1 to 7)Red Ribbon Week (October 23 to 31)World Space Week (October 4 to 10)Monthly October observancesAdopt a Shelter Dog MonthADHD Awareness MonthBat Appreciation MonthBlindness Awareness MonthBreast Cancer Awareness MonthCountry Music MonthEmotional Wellness MonthFair Trade MonthHalloween Safety MonthInternational Walk To School MonthNational Animal Safety and Protection MonthNational Apple MonthNational Book MonthNational Caramel MonthNational Chili MonthNational Cookbook MonthNational Cookie MonthNational Dessert MonthNational Pasta MonthNational Pet Wellness MonthNational Physical Therapy MonthNational Pizza MonthNational Pretzel MonthWorld Animal MonthWorld Bullying Prevention MonthWhy trust usAtReaders Digest,werecommitted to producing high-quality content by writers withexpertiseand experience in their field in consultation with relevant, qualified experts. We rely on reputable primary sources, including government and professional organizations and academic institutions as well as our writers personal experience whereappropriate. We verify all facts and data, back them with credible sourcing, and revisit them over time to ensure theyremainaccurateand up to date. Read more about ourteam, ourcontributorsand oureditorial policies.Funny Halloween Jokes Haunting Halloween Books Easy Halloween CostumesThe post October Holidays and Observances to Celebrate Year After Year appeared first on Reader's Digest.
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