Wear It Pink
Wear It Pink 2026 takes place on Friday 23 October. It is Breast Cancer Now's fundraising day during Breast Cancer Awareness Month,…
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National Croc Day
National Croc Day takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026, celebrating the foam clog that grew from a boating shoe into a…
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World Polio Day
What is World Polio Day? World Polio Day brings attention to the effort to end polio everywhere,…
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International Day of Climate Action: 24 October anniversary
24 October marks the anniversary of the International Day of Climate Action organised by 350.org in 2009.…
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National Pension Tracing Day
National Pension Tracing Day 2026 is an important observance dedicated to helping individuals locate and trace their…
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International Artist Day
International Artist Day falls on Sunday, 25 October 2026. The day honours artists of every kind and…
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Labour Day in New Zealand
Labour Day in New Zealand is a public holiday observed on the fourth Monday of October, falling…
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National Black Cat Day
National Black Cat Day 2026 is Tuesday 27 October. What is National Black Cat Day? National Black…
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National Chocolate Day
National Chocolate Day is a celebration of one of the world's most beloved foods, observed across the…
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National Cat Day
National Cat Day 2026 is Thursday, October 29, 2026. It is observed every year on October 29.…
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Mischief Night
Mischief Night has different dates in different places. The Halloween-eve tradition is associated with Friday 30 October…
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