Mark Your Calendar! All the Holidays and Observances in October 2022
As September comes to an end, there's no denying that fall is here — which means it's the season of hot cider, chunky cardigans, and Hocus Pocus movie marathons. The month of October is about more than your Halloween costume, but that doesn't mean you can't spend a few days (or weeks!) brainstorming what to go as this year. October holidays include religious observances and cultural celebrations as well as national days dedicated to food and weeks meant to raise awareness.
The beginning of October will see Yom Kippur, the most important Jewish holiday that includes a fast and special religious service, as well as Mawlid Al-Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. There are also celebratory festivals including Diwali, where people across faiths come together to acknowledge the triumph of light over darkness with feasts, fireworks, and prayer.
Throughout the month, there are plenty of seasonal October holidays leading up to Halloween, including Pumpkin Day, Black Cat Day, Candy Corn Day, and Trick-or-Treat Day. You may be spending the month prepping Halloween crafts and memorizing spooky-themed trivia questions, but it's important to recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and LGBT History Month. In fact, October 21 is National Mammography Day and October 11 is National Coming Out Day.
While you prepare your favorite Halloween treats and plant fall flowers in your front yard, keep in mind all of the wonderful and meaningful October holidays that the first full fall month has to offer. Grab your first (of many, we're sure) pumpkin spice latte of the season, and read through this list of all the October holidays in 2022.
Saturday, October 1
International Day of Older Persons
International Coffee Day
National Pumpkin Spice Day
Balloons Around the World Day
International Music Day
World Vegetarian Day
CD Player Day
Chinese National Day
Frugal Fun Day
National Black Dog Day
National Fire Pup Day
National Hair Day
National Homemade Cookies Day
National Lace Day
World Card Making Day
World Ballet Day
Durga Puja Begins
Sunday, October 2
International Day of Non-Violence
National Custodian Day
National Name Your Car Day
National Fried Scallops Day
Guardian Angels Day
Change A Light Day
World Communion Sunday
Monday, October 3
Butterfly and Hummingbird Day
"Mean Girls" Day
National Techies Day
World Architecture Day
National Unity Day
National Consignment Day
National Child Health Day
National Boyfriend Day
World Habitat Day
Tuesday, October 4
National Taco Day
National Vodka Day
World Animal Day
National Fruit at Work Day
National Golf Lovers Day
Improve Your Office Day
Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
Wednesday, October 5
Dasara
National Be Nice Day
World Teachers Day
National Walk and Bike to School Day
National Pumpkin Seed Day
National Kale Day
National Do Something Nice Day
National Apple Betty Day
International Walk to School Day
National Get Funky Day
Thursday, October 6
National Mad Hatter Day
National Depression Screening Day
National German-American Day
National Noodle Day
World Cerebral Palsy Day
National Plus Size Appreciation Day
National Transfer Money to Your Daughter Day
Bring Your Bible to School Day
National Coaches Day
National Orange Wine Day
Friday, October 7
National LED Light Day
You Matter to Me Day
World Smile Day
National Forgiveness & Happiness Day
National Inner Beauty Day
National Frappe Day
National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day
Manufacturing Day
Kids Music Day
Saturday, October 8
International Lesbian Day
National Flutternutter Day
World Octopus Day
National Pierogi Day
American Touch Tag Day
I Love Yarn Day
National Chess Day
Milad an-Nabi (Mawlid)
Sunday, October 9
Pastor Appreciation Day
Leif Erikson Day
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
National Moldy Cheese Day
International Beer and Pizza Day
World Post Day
Sukkot Begins
Monday, October 10
World Mental Health Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Columbus Day
National Kick Butt Day
World Porridge Day
World Day Against The Death Penalty
National Online Bank Day
World Homeless Day
National Hug a Drummer Day
International Stage Management Day
National Angel Food Cake Day
National Handbag Day
Tuesday, October 11
National Coming Out Day
National Face Your Fears Day
National Sausage Pizza Day
International Day of the Girl Child
Southern Food Heritage Day
It's My Party Day
Wednesday, October 12
Farmers Day
National Savings Day
National Stop Bullying Day
World Arthritis Day
National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day
National Pet Obesity Day
National Pulled Pork Day
National Freethought Day
National Gumbo Day
Emergency Nurses Day
National Fossil Day
National Curves Day
Thursday, October 13
International Day for Disaster Reduction
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
U.S. Navy Birthday
World Sight Day
National Yorkshire Pudding Day
National Transfer Money to Your Son Day
National No Bra Day
National M&M Day
National Herpes Awareness Day
International Day for Failure
English Language Day
International Skeptics Day
Ada Lovelace Day
Friday, October 14
World Egg Day
Be Bald and Be Free Day
World Standards Day
Saturday, October 15
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
National Grouch Day
Universal Music Day
Sweetest Day
National Mushroom Day
National "I Love Lucy" Day
International Day of Rural Women
White Cane Safety Day
National Aesthetician Day
National Fetch Day
Global Handwashing Day
National Shawarma Day
Sunday, October 16
Global Cat Day
World Food Day
World Spine Day
Dictionary Day
National Liqueur Day
Boss's Day
National Feral Cat Day
National Sports Day
Monday, October 17
Black Poetry Day
National Pasta Day
National Pay Back a Friend Day
National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
Boss's Day
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Simchat Torah Begins
Tuesday, October 18
National No Beard Day
National Pharmacy Technician Day
Health Care Aide Day
National Pharmacy Technician Day
Wednesday, October 19
LGBT Center Awareness Day
National Medical Assistants Day
World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
National Seafood Bisque Day
National New Friends Day
Evaluate Your Life Day
Day of Unity
Thursday, October 20
International Chefs Day
National Chicken and Waffles Day
International Sloth Day
World Osteoporosis Day
Spirit Day
National Day on Writing
Conflict Resolution Day
National Get Smart About Credit Day
Get to Know Your Customers Day
National Youth Confidence Day
Friday, October 21
National Mammography Day
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
International Day of the Nacho
"Back to the Future" Day
Celebration of the Mind Day
National Apple Day
National Reptile Awareness Day
National Pets for Veterans Day
Saturday, October 22
International Stuttering Awareness Day
Make a Difference Day
National Nut Day
Sunday, October 23
National Paralegal Day
National Mole Day
National Boston Cream Pie Day
National Croc Day
National iPod Day
Monday, October 24
National Food Day
National Bologna Day
United Nations Day
World Development Information Day
Diwali
Tuesday, October 25
International Artist Day
National Greasy Foods Day
National I Care About You Day
Sourest Day
Wednesday, October 26
National Pumpkin Day
National Mincemeat Day
National Day of the Deployed
Lung Health Day
National Chicken Fried Steak Day
Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night
Thursday, October 27
National Black Cat Day
National Mentoring Day
Navy Day
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
National Civics Day
Friday, October 28
National First Responders Day
National Immigrants Day
Frankenstein Friday
National Breadstick Day
International Animation Day
National Chocolate Day
Saturday, October 29
National Internet Day
National Oatmeal Day
National Pit Bull Awareness Day
World Psoriasis Day
World Stroke Day
Sunday, October 30
National Candy Corn Day
National Checklist Day
National Publicist Day
National Speak Up For Service Day
National Text Your Ex Day
Mischief Night
Monday, October 31
National Caramel Apple Day
National Magic Day
Girl Scout Founder's Day
National Doorbell Day
World Savings Day
Reformation Day
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