National Holidays On October 1st, 2022 - Days Of The Year

Skip to content National Poetry Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

National PoetryDay

Stringing words like pearls, creating a dance of emotions and thoughts on paper, poetry weaves magic that speaks to the heart.

World Sake Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

World SakeDay

National Green City Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

National Green CityDay

International Coffee Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

International CoffeeDay

Give your business to a local coffee shop, sign up for a coffee subscription, or try making a new kind of coffee at home with an espresso machine of some kind.

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With all these wacky holidays in mind, why not start your day by making a batch of delicious homemade cookies to celebrate National Homemade Cookies Day? As the cookies are baking, sway to some bluegrass music in honor of World Bluegrass Day. While enjoying your treat, sip on a cup of coffee for International Coffee Day and perhaps even pick up a new type of coffee to try out.

After breakfast, take a walk through a green city park to commemorate National Green City Day. Appreciate the diverse flora and fauna around you, which ties in nicely with International Raccoon Appreciation Day. Consider packing a vegetarian lunch to enjoy in the park to salute World Vegetarian Day.

In the afternoon, head to a local music store and pick out a new CD to celebrate CD Player Day. Listen to some tunes as you learn about ethical hacking for International Ethical Hackers Day. Perhaps you could even join a virtual event to interact with like-minded individuals.

As the day winds down, cozy up with a book about Abraham Lincoln in honor of Lincolnshire Day. Light a pumpkin spice-scented candle for National Pumpkin Spice Day and relax with a savory sausage snack to observe Sausage Day. End the evening by sending out postcards to loved ones for World Postcard Day.

This whirlwind of activities combines the spirit of these diverse holidays for a fun-filled and unique day. Just remember to embrace the oddity and joy that comes with celebrating the unexpected!

National Hair Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

National HairDay

Those strands on your head, like nature's crown, expressing personality and style, making each day a new canvas.

National Homemade Cookies Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

National Homemade CookiesDay

Cookies are fun and easy to make, so why not bake a batch to enjoy and share with family and friends on National Homemade Cookies Day!

International Music Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

International MusicDay

By this one common thread that has the power to bring all humans, societies and cultures together, International Music Day seeks to gather, connect and promote musicians around the world.

World Vegetarian Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

World VegetarianDay

Explore the vegetarian cuisine for a day, and see if this lifestyle could help you improve your health, happiness, and the environment all at once.

Sausage Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

Sausage Day

National Black Dog Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

National Black DogDay

International Raccoon Appreciation Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

International Raccoon AppreciationDay

Mischievous little bandits with a penchant for late-night snack raids and trash can acrobatics — nature's comedians at their finest.

ROK Alliance Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

ROK AllianceDay

Bring Your Bible to School Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

Bring Your Bible to SchoolDay

Open up honest conversations by Bringing Your Bible to School, an sharing your personal faith with others who are interested in hearing it.

Model T Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

Model TDay

International Day of Older Persons Thu Oct 1st, 2026

International Day of OlderPersons

With increasing lifespans, it grows more and more important to think about and appreciate the place and contributions of older persons in our lives and society.

Lincolnshire Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

Lincolnshire Day

Honor the uprising of Roman Catholics against the Church of England in the county of Lincolnshire, England in the 1530s by brushing up on your history.

CD Player Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

CD PlayerDay

Dig out your old discman or boombox and pop in a CD from that nostalgic era between cassettes and digital music, when little discs held the whole world of music.

National Lace Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

National LaceDay

With its intricate patterns and delicate touch, it's fashion's secret weapon, adding elegance and charm wherever it appears.

Willy Wonka Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

Willy WonkaDay

National Fire Pup Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

National Fire PupDay

World Postcard Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

World PostcardDay

Small, vivid windows into distant places, postcards encapsulate tales of exploration, offering snapshots of unique cultures and landscapes.

World Bluegrass Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

World BluegrassDay

National Pumpkin Spice Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

National Pumpkin SpiceDay

International Gaucher Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

International GaucherDay

Creating awareness for a rare genetic condition, sparking compassion for those facing unique health challenges every day.

International Ethical Hackers Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

International Ethical HackersDay

Ukraine Defender Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

Ukraine DefenderDay

Honoring the courage and sacrifice of Ukraine's defenders fosters national pride and unity among its citizens.

China National Day Thu Oct 1st, 2026

China NationalDay

World Animal Week Thu Oct 1st, 2026 - Wed Oct 7th, 2026

World AnimalWeek

Shining light on the silent plight, voices unite for the voiceless, fostering compassion, a global symphony against neglect.

BPD Awareness Week Thu Oct 1st, 2026 - Wed Oct 7th, 2026

BPD AwarenessWeek

Raising understanding about a mental health condition, fostering empathy for those navigating the complexities of BPD.

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

Rtveli

Fiesta de San Pacho Thu Sep 3rd, 2026 - Mon Oct 5th, 2026

Fiesta de SanPacho

National Vegetarian Week Thu Oct 1st, 2026 - Wed Oct 7th, 2026

National VegetarianWeek

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.

Walk Your Dog Week Thu Oct 1st, 2026 - Wed Oct 7th, 2026

Walk Your DogWeek

Take your dog out for a long walk and give you both some exercise, or volunteer to walk shelter dogs at a rescue or humane society—maybe you’ll take one home!

Brie Larson Oct 1st

Brie Larson

Jimmy Carter Oct 1st

Jimmy Carter

Zach Galifianakis Oct 1st

Zach Galifianakis

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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