Fairtrade Fortnight 2026
Fairtrade Fortnight 2026 runs from Monday 21 September 2026 to Sunday 4 October 2026. Fairtrade Fortnight is a significant annual event that promotes and celebrates the principles of fair trade....
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Seed Gathering Season 2026
Seed Gathering Season 2026 runs from Tuesday 22 September 2026 to Thursday 22 October 2026. Every autumn, as temperatures start to dip and leaves fall from the trees, gardeners, conservationists,...
British Food Fortnight
British Food Fortnight 2026 runs from Saturday 26 September 2026 to Sunday 11 October 2026. British Food Fortnight is a vibrant two-week celebration in autumn that shines a spotlight on...
Shetland Wool Week 2026
Shetland Wool Week 2026 runs from Sunday 27 September 2026 to Saturday 3 October 2026. Shetland Wool Week is an annual celebration of the rich heritage of Shetland's textile industry...
World Vegetarian Day
Every year on October 1, World Vegetarian Day invites people everywhere to pause and consider the power of plant-based living. Whether you’re a lifelong vegetarian or just veggie-curious, the day...
International Day of Older Persons 2026
International Day of Older Persons 2026 is on Thursday 1 October 2026. It falls on 1 October every year. International Day of Older Persons datesYearDate2026Thursday 1 October 20262027Friday 1 October...
National Poetry Day 2026
National Poetry Day 2026 is Thursday 1 October 2026. In 2027, it falls on Thursday 7 October. National Poetry Day always takes place on the first Thursday of October each...
International Coffee Day 2026
International Coffee Day is a global celebration held every year on October 1, honoring one of the world’s most beloved beverages – and the people behind every cup. From farmers...
National Pumpkin Spice Day
National Pumpkin Spice Day is celebrated every year on 1 October, marking the unofficial start of autumn for fans of the warm spice blend. The day honours the mix of...
National Hair Day
National Hair Day falls on Thursday, 1 October 2026. It is a light-hearted celebration of hair in all its forms, from the styling tools and products that keep it looking...
International Music Day
International Music Day is a global celebration of music held every year on 1 October. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, 1 October. Established by the International Music Council (IMC)...
Cyprus Independence Day
Cyprus Independence Day is the national holiday marking the island's emergence as a sovereign republic, celebrated each year on 1 October. In 2026 it falls on a Thursday. The day...
International Raccoon Appreciation Day
International Raccoon Appreciation Day takes place every year on 1 October. It encourages people to look beyond the raccoon's reputation as a garden nuisance and recognise the important role these...
China, People’s Republic of – National Day
China's National Day is celebrated every year on 1 October, marking the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. It is one of the most important public holidays...
Bring Your Bible to School Day
Bring Your Bible to School Day takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Organised by Focus on the Family, the annual event encourages students across the United States to bring...
National Vegetarian Week 2026
National Vegetarian Week 2026 runs from Thursday 1 October 2026 to Wednesday 7 October 2026. National Vegetarian Week is a vibrant celebration that promotes the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle....
International Babywearing Week 2026
International Babywearing Week 2026 runs from Thursday 1 October 2026 to Wednesday 7 October 2026. International Babywearing Week is an annual event celebrated globally to promote the practice of babywearing,...
World Black Beauty Innovation Week 2026
World Black Beauty Innovation Week 2026 runs from Thursday 1 October 2026 to Wednesday 7 October 2026. What is World Black Beauty Innovation Week? World Black Beauty Innovation Week is...
CMT Awareness Month 2026
CMT Awareness Month is observed every October to raise awareness about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) – a group of inherited neurological conditions that affect the peripheral nerves. It’s a time for...
Go Sober For October 2026
Go Sober For October 2026 runs throughout October 2026. Go Sober for October is a 31-day alcohol-free challenge that takes place every October to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support....
International School Library Month 2026
International School Library Month 2026 runs throughout October 2026. International School Library Month takes place each October to celebrate the vital role that school libraries and library staff play in...
International Walk to School Month
International Walk to School Month 2026 runs throughout October 2026. Every October, children, families, and schools around the world put their best foot forward - literally. International Walk to School...
National Cholesterol Month 2026
National Cholesterol Month takes place throughout October 2026. Led by HEART UK -- The Cholesterol Charity, it is the UK's dedicated campaign to raise awareness of cholesterol, its role in...
National Home Security Month 2026
National Home Security Month 2026 runs throughout October 2026. Every October, households across the UK take part in National Home Security Month – a timely campaign designed to highlight the...
Pituitary Awareness Month 2026
Pituitary Awareness Month 2026 runs throughout October 2026. Every October, healthcare professionals, advocacy groups, and individuals affected by pituitary conditions unite for Pituitary Awareness Month. It’s a time to spotlight...
ADHD Awareness Month 2026
ADHD Awareness Month 2026 runs throughout October 2026. What is ADHD Awareness Month? ADHD Awareness Month takes place every October and is dedicated to raising awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...
Black History Month
This year: Black History Month 2026 runs throughout October. See the Black History Month 2026 page for this year's date, theme and what's on. Year Dates Theme 2026 1-31 October...
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 runs throughout October 2026. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is an annual campaign held in October that focuses on raising awareness about the importance of...
The Big Draw 2026
The Big Draw 2026 runs throughout October 2026. The Big Draw is an annual international event that celebrates the universal act of drawing and encourages people of all ages and...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2026
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2026 runs throughout October 2026. National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is an annual event that takes place each October to celebrate the contributions of...
Eye Injury Prevention Month 2026
Eye Injury Prevention Month 2026 runs throughout October 2026. Eye Injury Prevention Month is observed every October to promote awareness about eye safety and prevent injuries. This campaign emphasises the...
Menopause Awareness Month 2026
Menopause Awareness Month 2026 runs throughout October 2026. Menopause Awareness Month shines a light on the experiences of women going through menopause, promoting education, support, and empowerment. This month-long observance...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026
When is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? YearDatesDay 20261-31 OctoberThursday to Saturday 20271-31 OctoberFriday to Sunday 20281-31 OctoberSunday to Tuesday Breast Cancer Awareness Month always runs throughout the whole of October...
National Coupon Awareness Month UK 2026
National Coupon Awareness Month UK 2026 runs throughout October 2026. What is National Coupon Awareness Month UK? National Coupon Awareness Month UK highlights how personalised coupons shared by retailers after...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) takes place every October in the United States. The month-long campaign mourns those lost to domestic violence, celebrates survivors, and connects the advocates, professionals, and...
National Book Month
National Book Month 2026 runs throughout October 2026. National Book Month takes place every October and is a celebration of reading, writing, and the enduring importance of books in everyday...
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month takes place throughout October each year. It is a public health observance in the United States that raises awareness of SIDS and...
Emotional Wellness Month
Emotional Wellness Month is observed throughout October each year in the United States, encouraging individuals to prioritise their emotional health, develop healthy coping strategies, and take meaningful steps toward greater...
National Fire Prevention Month
National Fire Prevention Month takes place throughout October 2026 across the United States. The observance encourages households, schools, workplaces, and fire services to focus on practical steps that reduce the...
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month runs throughout October each year, raising understanding of dyslexia and championing the millions of people who experience it. The month encourages schools, employers, families, and communities to...
LGBTQ+ History Month
LGBTQ+ History Month is an annual observance held throughout October in the United States and a growing number of other countries. It celebrates the history, achievements and contributions of lesbian,...
Blindness Awareness Month
Blindness Awareness Month 2026 runs throughout October 2026. Blindness Awareness Month takes place every October. It is dedicated to raising understanding of blindness and low vision, celebrating the capabilities of...
Global Diversity Awareness Month
Global Diversity Awareness Month 2026 runs throughout October 2026. Global Diversity Awareness Month takes place every October. It is an annual observance dedicated to recognising the value of diversity across...
National Physical Therapy Month
National Physical Therapy Month takes place throughout October 2026, running from Thursday 1 October to Saturday 31 October. Organised by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the observance raises public...
Pear and Pineapple Month
Pear and Pineapple Month takes place throughout October, celebrating two of autumn's most rewarding fruits. The observance encourages people to enjoy pears and pineapples at their seasonal best, to try...
Black Cat Awareness Month
Black Cat Awareness Month takes place throughout October every year, including October 2026, when it runs from Thursday, 1 October to Saturday, 31 October. The campaign exists to challenge the...
Liver Awareness Month
Liver Awareness Month 2026 runs throughout October 2026. Liver Awareness Month takes place every October and is dedicated to raising public understanding of liver health, the causes and symptoms of...
Eczema Awareness Month
Eczema Awareness Month 2026 runs throughout October 2026. Eczema Awareness Month takes place every October to raise understanding of eczema, reduce the stigma attached to visible skin conditions, and support...
National Protect Your Hearing Month
National Protect Your Hearing Month runs throughout October 2026. Led in the United States by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety...
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month is observed throughout October in the United States, dedicated to raising public understanding of Down syndrome, promoting inclusion, and celebrating the abilities and achievements of individuals...
Mental Health Month
Mental Health Month in October is a US observance that brings together a range of campaigns focused on mental health awareness, education, and advocacy. While Mental Health Awareness Month in...
Stoptober 2026
Stoptober 2026 is Thursday 1 October 2026 and runs for the whole of October. Stoptober always starts on 1 October, the date set by the Department of Health and Social...