October Holidays and National Days 2023
Ah, October – where pumpkins spice up our lattes and leaves turn into a vibrant kaleidoscope of colors. October’s national days promise to bring a smile to your face.
October is one of those perfect months – the heat of summer has finally departed, but the cold of winter has yet to arrive, striking that delightful balance of autumnal bliss.
While you’re busy planning your Halloween costume, did you know that October is also home to some seriously fun national days? So, grab your calendar and join us in this delightful journey through the whimsical world of October National Days!
October Holidays, Obersvances, and National Days
October 1st
World Vegetarian Day
International Coffee Day
National Homemade Cookies Day
International Day of Older Persons
International Music Day
October 2nd
International Day of Non-Violence
National Custodian Day
National Name Your Car Day
World Farm Animals Day
October 3rd
“Mean Girls” Day
National Boyfriends Day
National Techies Day
October 4th
National Taco Day
National Golf Lovers Day
World Animal Day
National Cinnamon Roll Day
October 5th
World Teachers’ Day
National Be Nice Day
October 6th
World Cerebral Palsy Day
National German-American Day
National Physician Assistant Day
National Mad Hatter Day
National Coaches Day
October 7th
You Matter to Me Day
National Forgiveness Day
October 8th
National Pierogi Day
National Chess Day
October 9th
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Leif Erikson Day
Columbus Day
Fire Prevention Day
October 10th
National Angel Food Cake Day
World Mental Health Day
World Homeless Day
October 11th
National Coming Out Day
International Day of the Girl Child
National Emergency Nurse’s Day (date varies)
National Stop Bullying Day (date varies)
October 12th
National Farmers Day
World Arthritis Day
October 13th
U.S. Navy Birthday
World Sight Day
October 14th
National Dessert Day
October 15th
October 16th
World Food Day
National Sports Day
Boss’s Day (date varies)
October 17th
National Pasta Day
National Pharmacy Technician Day (date varies)
October 18th
Alaska Day
National No Beard Day
October 19th
National New Friends Day
October 20th
International Chefs Day
National Day on Writing
World Osteoporosis Day
October 21st
“Back to the Future” Day
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
National Apple Day
October 22nd
National Mother-in-Law Day (date varies)
National Nut Day
October 23rd
National Medical Assistants Day
National Boston Cream Pie Day
National TV Talk Show Host Day
October 24th
United Nations Day
October 25th
International Artist Day
World Opera Day
World Pasta Day
October 26th
National Day of the Deployed
October 27th
World Occupational Therapy Day
National American Beer Day
October 28th
Nevada Day
National Immigrants Day
National Chocolate Day
October 29th
National Hermit Day
National Cat Day
October 30th
National Text Your Ex Day
October 31st
Halloween
National Magic Day