National Holidays On October 12th, 2022 - Days Of The Year

Skip to content National Farmers Day Mon Oct 12th, 2026

National FarmersDay

Without farmers, we’d all starve. Visit a farmer’s market, take a trip to a farm, or reenact how farmers used to live and grow with old-fashioned tools.

National Pulled Pork Day Mon Oct 12th, 2026

National Pulled PorkDay

Gather friends and family and make pulled pork together, a delicious and filling cut of meat is sure to please, or go out and enjoy professionally made pulled pork.

National Gumbo Day Mon Oct 12th, 2026

National GumboDay

National Savings Day Mon Oct 12th, 2026

National SavingsDay

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Start your day by showing appreciation for farmers. Visit a local farmers market for fresh produce or volunteer at a community garden. Dive into the spirit of National Pulled Pork Day by enjoying a hearty pulled pork sandwich for lunch or trying your hand at making your own.

For a cultural twist, celebrate National Gumbo Day by preparing a big pot of this flavorful dish. Invite friends over for a casual gathering or organize a potluck with each guest bringing a different side dish.

Take a moment on National Savings Day to review your financial goals and set up automated savings transfers. Explore online bank options on National Online Bank Day to maximize your savings potential.

Learn about different cultures on National Heritage Day in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Watch documentaries, read books, or try cooking recipes from different parts of the world.

Engage in activities to support those with arthritis on World Arthritis Day. Attend a fundraising event, participate in a charity walk, or simply educate yourself on the challenges faced by individuals with this condition.

Empower yourself on National Kick Butt Day by setting new goals or conquering a personal challenge. Use this day as motivation to take control and make positive changes in your life.

Release pent-up frustrations on International Moment of Frustration Scream Day. Find a quiet spot, let out a big scream, and feel the stress melt away.

Embrace Vermont’s charm on National Vermont Day by going for a nature walk or indulging in some maple syrup treats. Celebrate diversity on Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity by attending a cultural festival or trying foods from different cuisines.

Reflect on the history of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Canadian Thanksgiving by reading about indigenous issues or sharing a meal with loved ones. Lastly, honor your roots and traditions on Día de la Raza, National Day of Spain, and Lady of Aparecida by learning about your ancestry or celebrating your heritage in a meaningful way.

By incorporating these diverse holiday themes into your day, you can create a rich tapestry of experiences and connections. Make the most of every moment and celebrate the richness of life’s tapestry.

National Heritage Day in the Turks and Caicos Islands Mon Oct 12th, 2026

National Heritage Day in the Turks and CaicosIslands

World Arthritis Day Mon Oct 12th, 2026

World ArthritisDay

Educate yourself on arthritis, consider taking steps to prevent it, and raise awareness to guide policy in order to help those who suffer from this condition.

National Kick Butt Day Mon Oct 12th, 2026

National Kick ButtDay

International Moment of Frustration Scream Day Mon Oct 12th, 2026

International Moment of Frustration ScreamDay

National Vermont Day Mon Oct 12th, 2026

National VermontDay

Día de la Raza Mon Oct 12th, 2026

Día de laRaza

National Online Bank Day Mon Oct 12th, 2026

National Online BankDay

National Freethought Day Mon Oct 12th, 2026

National FreethoughtDay

Lady of Aparecida Mon Oct 12th, 2026

Lady ofAparecida

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Mon Oct 12th, 2026

Indigenous Peoples’Day

Coming together to honor and learn from the rich heritage and wisdom of those who've lived on American soil for generations.

Canadian Thanksgiving Mon Oct 12th, 2026

Canadian Thanksgiving

Canadian Thanksgiving differs from the more well-known US version, but the important thing is to take time to show gratitude for the positive things in your life.

Columbus Day Mon Oct 12th, 2026

Columbus Day

Though Columbus is a controversial figure, there’s no denying he was important in the history of America. Read up on why to understand the legacy of this holiday.

National Day of Spain Mon Oct 12th, 2026

National Day ofSpain

Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity Mon Oct 12th, 2026

Day of Respect for CulturalDiversity

National School Lunch Week Mon Oct 12th, 2026 - Fri Oct 16th, 2026

National School LunchWeek

Fueling minds, nourishing potential—school lunches aren't just meals; they're key ingredients for young aspirations to thrive.

Rtveli Mon Aug 24th, 2026 - Sun Oct 18th, 2026

Rtveli

Anti-Poverty Week Sun Oct 11th, 2026 - Sat Oct 17th, 2026

Anti-Poverty Week

Baby Loss Awareness Week Fri Oct 9th, 2026 - Thu Oct 15th, 2026

Baby Loss AwarenessWeek

Haemophilia Awareness Week Sat Oct 10th, 2026 - Fri Oct 16th, 2026

Haemophilia AwarenessWeek

Recycle Awareness Week Mon Oct 12th, 2026 - Sun Oct 18th, 2026

Recycle AwarenessWeek

International Cephalopod Awareness Days Thu Oct 8th, 2026 - Mon Oct 12th, 2026

International Cephalopod AwarenessDays

Drink Local Wine Week Sun Oct 11th, 2026 - Sat Oct 17th, 2026

Drink Local WineWeek

Hispanic Heritage Month Tue Sep 15th, 2026 - Thu Oct 15th, 2026

Hispanic HeritageMonth

Join an event, forum, or exhibition for Hispanic Heritage Month, and appreciate the art, history, and cultural offerings of this rich and expansive heritage.

Bat Appreciation Month October, 2026

Bat AppreciationMonth

National Pretzel Month October, 2026

National PretzelMonth

Savoring the delightful twist and crunch of a timeless baked snack, a treat that satisfies both savory and salty cravings.

National Pitbull Awareness Month October, 2026

National Pitbull AwarenessMonth

With their boundless energy and loyalty, these furry companions offer endless joy and an unwavering paw of friendship.

Learning Disabilities Awareness Month October, 2026

Learning Disabilities AwarenessMonth

Understanding and support for individuals with unique learning needs fosters inclusion, empathy, and improved educational opportunities.

National Substance Abuse Prevention Month October, 2026

National Substance Abuse PreventionMonth

Equipping individuals with knowledge and support to make smart choices, ensuring healthier lives and steering clear of harmful pitfalls.

​National Domestic Violence Awareness Month October, 2026

​National Domestic Violence AwarenessMonth

Help raise awareness and end stigma about domestic violence, and most importantly speak up and offer resources to anyone you think may be in an abusive relationship.

Mental Health Month October, 2026

Mental HealthMonth

Taking care of our inner selves is just as important as our physical health. Let's prioritize our well-being and support one another.

National Crime Prevention Month October, 2026

National Crime PreventionMonth

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month October, 2026

Adopt a Shelter DogMonth

LGBTQ+ History Month October, 2026

LGBTQ+ HistoryMonth

Dysautonomia Awareness Month October, 2026

Dysautonomia AwarenessMonth

Join or host a fundraising event, do your research, and help raise awareness about dysautonomia, a class of diseases affected the autonomic nervous system.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month October, 2026

National Cyber Security AwarenessMonth

Get an anti-virus program, update your passwords (don’t use your pet’s names!), and make sure your cyber security is tight to protect your information.

Black Cat Awareness Month October, 2026

Black Cat AwarenessMonth

Pamper your black cat, visit a humane society, and help end the stigma surrounding these sweet little kitties, who are no more unlucky than any other cat.

National Pizza Month October, 2026

National PizzaMonth

Throughout National Pizza Month, play around with new pizza options like making it yourself, trying a new pizza joint, or trying single-serve bagel pizzas.

National Learning and Development Month October, 2026

National Learning and DevelopmentMonth

AIDS Awareness Month October, 2026

AIDS AwarenessMonth

Unblocktober October, 2026

Unblocktober

Family History Month October, 2026

Family HistoryMonth

Connect with older relatives, and dig into your own family history through documents, genealogy websites, or even a DNA test that might tell you more.

Positive Attitude Month October, 2026

Positive AttitudeMonth

National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month October, 2026

National Sudden Cardiac Arrest AwarenessMonth

National Pet CBD Month October, 2026

National Pet CBDMonth

Menopause Month October, 2026

Menopause Month

Reading Group Month October, 2026

Reading GroupMonth

Sensory Awareness Month  October, 2026

Sensory AwarenessMonth 

National Protect Your Hearing Month October, 2026

National Protect Your HearingMonth

Liver Awareness Month October, 2026

Liver AwarenessMonth

Eat Better, Eat Together Month October, 2026

Eat Better, Eat TogetherMonth

National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month October, 2026

National Pregnancy and Infant Loss AwarenessMonth

National Arts and Humanities Month October, 2026

National Arts and HumanitiesMonth

Country Music Month October, 2026

Country MusicMonth

German-American Heritage Month October, 2026

German-American HeritageMonth

Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month October, 2026

Caffeine Addiction RecoveryMonth

Blindness Awareness Month October, 2026

Blindness AwarenessMonth

Down Syndrome Awareness Month October, 2026

Down Syndrome AwarenessMonth

Donate your money or time to an organization or charity that supports those with the common disorder known as Down Syndrome, which effects 1 in 800 children.

Spinach Lovers Month October, 2026

Spinach LoversMonth

Photographer Appreciation Month October, 2026

Photographer AppreciationMonth

National Toilet Tank Repair Month October, 2026

National Toilet Tank RepairMonth

National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month October, 2026

National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome AwarenessMonth

National Stamp Collecting Month October, 2026

National Stamp CollectingMonth

National Seafood Month October, 2026

National SeafoodMonth

National Economic Education Month October, 2026

National Economic EducationMonth

International Walk to School Month October, 2026

International Walk to SchoolMonth

National Cryptocurrency Month October, 2026

National CryptocurrencyMonth

International Starman Month October, 2026

International StarmanMonth

World Animal Month October, 2026

World AnimalMonth

Church Library Month October, 2026

Church LibraryMonth

Go Sober for October October, 2026

Go Sober forOctober

Financial Planning Month October, 2026

Financial PlanningMonth

National Disability Employment Awareness Month October, 2026

National Disability Employment AwarenessMonth

National Cookie Month October, 2026

National CookieMonth

National Cookbook Month October, 2026

National CookbookMonth

National Chili Month October, 2026

National ChiliMonth

National Apple Month October, 2026

National AppleMonth

Ultrasound Awareness Month October, 2026

Ultrasound AwarenessMonth

National Non-GMO Month October, 2026

National Non-GMOMonth

Long-Term Care Planning Month October, 2026

Long-Term Care PlanningMonth

National Chiropractic Health Month October, 2026

National Chiropractic HealthMonth

National Audiology Awareness Month October, 2026

National Audiology AwarenessMonth

Emotional Wellness Month October, 2026

Emotional WellnessMonth

National Dental Hygiene Month October, 2026

National Dental HygieneMonth

Critical Illness Awareness Month October, 2026

Critical Illness AwarenessMonth

American Pharmacists Month October, 2026

American PharmacistsMonth

Hog Out Month October, 2026

Hog OutMonth

Squirrel Awareness Month October, 2026

Squirrel AwarenessMonth

National Bullying Prevention Month October, 2026

National Bullying PreventionMonth

World Habitat Awareness Month October, 2026

World Habitat AwarenessMonth

National Dessert Month October, 2026

National DessertMonth

Polish American Heritage Month October, 2026

Polish American HeritageMonth

Head Start Awareness Month October, 2026

Head Start AwarenessMonth

Healthy Lung Month October, 2026

Healthy LungMonth

Italian-American Heritage Month October, 2026

Italian-American HeritageMonth

Breast Cancer Awareness Month October, 2026

Breast Cancer AwarenessMonth

Wear pink, get online, and join an event or fundraiser to help raise awareness and resources for the fight against breast cancer, as begun by Pink Ribbon Inc.

National Fair Trade Month October, 2026

National Fair TradeMonth

National Sarcastic Awareness Month October, 2026

National Sarcastic AwarenessMonth

Self-promotion Month October, 2026

Self-promotion Month

Right Brainers Rule! Month October, 2026

Right Brainers Rule!Month

Rhubarb Month October, 2026

Rhubarb Month

Rhizomes And Persimmons Month October, 2026

Rhizomes And PersimmonsMonth

Raptor Month October, 2026

Raptor Month

Pear And Pineapple Month October, 2026

Pear And PineappleMonth

Organize Your Medical Information Month October, 2026

Organize Your Medical InformationMonth

National Window Covering Safety Month October, 2026

National Window Covering SafetyMonth

National RSV Awareness Month October, 2026

National RSV AwarenessMonth

National Roller Skating Month October, 2026

National Roller SkatingMonth

I’m Just Me Because Month October, 2026

I’m Just Me BecauseMonth

National Animal Safety and Protection Month October, 2026

National Animal Safety and ProtectionMonth

National Caramel Month October, 2026

National CaramelMonth

The Big Draw October, 2026

The BigDraw

National Work and Family Month October, 2026

National Work and FamilyMonth

National Sausage Month October, 2026

National SausageMonth

National Pickled Peppers Month October, 2026

National Pickled PeppersMonth

National Pasta Month October, 2026

National PastaMonth

Vegetarian Month October, 2026

Vegetarian Month

Rett Syndrome Awareness Month October, 2026

Rett Syndrome AwarenessMonth

National Pescatarian Month October, 2026

National PescatarianMonth

National Orthodontic Health Month October, 2026

National Orthodontic HealthMonth

National Medical Librarians Month October, 2026

National Medical LibrariansMonth

Health Literacy Month October, 2026

Health LiteracyMonth

National Depression Education and Awareness Month October, 2026

National Depression Education and AwarenessMonth

National Pet Wellness Month October, 2026

National Pet WellnessMonth

National Ergonomics Month October, 2026

National ErgonomicsMonth

Global Diversity Awareness Month October, 2026

Global Diversity AwarenessMonth

Contact Lens Safety Month October, 2026

Contact Lens SafetyMonth

Halloween Safety Month October, 2026

Halloween SafetyMonth

Filipino American History Month October, 2026

Filipino American HistoryMonth

Eczema Awareness Month October, 2026

Eczema AwarenessMonth

A persistent skin condition that requires gentle care, soothing treatments, and understanding to alleviate discomfort and promote healing.

National Book Month October, 2026

National BookMonth

Portable gateways to realms unknown, books unfold adventures, unravel mysteries—keys to wisdom, growth, and endless wonder.

Spina Bifida Awareness Month October, 2026

Spina Bifida AwarenessMonth

Increasing understanding, Spina Bifida advocacy fosters support for individuals with neural tube defects, promoting inclusivity and empathy.

International AAC Awareness Month October, 2026

International AAC AwarenessMonth

Facilitating expression for those with unique voices, empowering communication, and unlocking a world of connection and understanding for all.

National Physical Therapy Month October, 2026

National Physical TherapyMonth

They are the guides on the road to recovery, helping individuals regain strength and mobility, one step at a time.

SUDEP Action Month October, 2026

SUDEP ActionMonth

Don’t just raise awareness: on SUDEP Action Month, take actions to help all of society understand sudden death from epilepsy and how to mitigate the risk.

Canadian Library Month October, 2026

Canadian LibraryMonth

Participate in your community by visiting your local Canadian library for an event, or just to check out books or otherwise make use of this wonderful resource.

Dyslexia Awareness Month October, 2026

Dyslexia AwarenessMonth

Engage with any of the many resources that help people understand what it’s like to live with dyslexia, and help raise awareness about this condition.

Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month October, 2026

Emotional Intelligence AwarenessMonth

Educate yourself on your own emotions and increase your emotional intelligence, then help others do the same so we can all engage in more mature and helpful ways.

National Dropout Prevention Month October, 2026

National Dropout PreventionMonth

Dwarfism Awareness Month October, 2026

Dwarfism AwarenessMonth

Porktober October, 2026

Porktober

Succulent, savory delight from the culinary realm, offering an exquisite taste that captivates discerning palates.

National Fire Prevention Month October, 2026

National Fire PreventionMonth

Develop a fire escape plan for your home, and practice it with your family or roommates to make sure everyone knows what to do in an emergency.

Computer Learning Month October, 2026

Computer LearningMonth

Join a class or hit up your local library for resources on computer technology, and make computing one of your many useful and marketable skills.

National ADHD Awareness Month October, 2026

National ADHD AwarenessMonth

Help educate yourself and others about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, an often misunderstood disorder that could affect anyone.

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