What dates are celebrated in October?

October Holidays and Monthly ObservancesIf you’re looking for important dates in October, you’ll find something special for every day of the month. You might have Halloween and hot apple cider on your mind, but these October dates will also have you thinking about teachers, butterflies, and farmers.

Check out these important days of October and find something new to celebrate or learn about!

Columbus Day (Second Monday of the month)
Halloween (October 31st)
World Smile Day (First Friday of the month)
World Egg Day (Second Friday of the month)
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
National Apple Month.
National Book Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
National Pizza Month
National Roller Skating Month
National Days in October
Enjoy these October special days that you can celebrate at work, school, or home.
- October 1st – National Homemade Cookies Day
- October 2nd – National Custodial Worker Day
- October 4th – National Frappe Day
- October 4th – National Golf Day
- October 10th – National Angel Food Cake Day
- October 12th – National Gumbo Day
- October 14th – National Dessert Day
- October 17th – National Pasta Day
- October 21st – National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
- October 24th – National Bologna Day
- October 29th – National Cat Day
- October 30th – National Candy Corn Day
October 1st – World Vegetarian Day
October 2nd – Change a Light Day
October 3rd – Butterfly and Hummingbird Day
October 4th – World Animal Day
October 5th – World Teachers Day
October 6th – National Coaches Day
October 7th – Kids Music Day
October 8th – I Love Yarn Day
October 9th – Fire Prevention Day
October 10th – World Mental Health Day
October 11th – Southern Food Heritage Day
October 12th – Farmers Day
October 13th – English Language Day
October 14th – Be Bald and Be Free Day
October 15th – Global Handwashing Day
October 16th – Bosses Day
October 17th – Pay Back a Friend Day
October 18th – Chocolate Cupcake Day
October 19th – New Friends Day
October 20th – International Sloth Day
October 21st – “Back to the Future” Day
October 22nd – Make a Difference Day
October 23rd – Boston Creme Pie Day
October 24th – United Nations Day
October 25th – International Artists Day
October 26th – Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night
October 27th – National Black Cat Day
October 28th – First Responders Day
October 29th – Frankenstein Day
October 30th – National Checklist Day
October 31st – Carve a Pumpkin Day
When it comes to important dates to remember, these October dates are all worthy of celebration. While you think about your Halloween costume, be sure to thank a teacher, a first responder, and a firefighter while enjoying your pumpkin cheesecake and candy corn!

National Days in October