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,...
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Blindness Awareness Month
InternationalBlindness 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...
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National Physical Therapy Month
United States , United StatesNational 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...
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Liver Awareness Month
United States , United StatesLiver 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...
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Eczema Awareness Month
United States , United StatesEczema 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...
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National Protect Your Hearing Month
United States , United StatesNational 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...
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Down Syndrome Awareness Month
United States , United StatesDown 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...
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Stoptober 2026
United Kingdom , United KingdomStoptober 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...
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Emotional Wellness Month 2026
United States , United StatesEmotional Wellness Month is marked during October, including 1–31 October 2026. It offers a prompt to consider emotional wellbeing and the support people can access. Ohio State University's October 2026 wellness message recognises the month.
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Global Diversity Awareness Month 2026
InternationalGlobal Diversity Awareness Month is marked during October, including 1–31 October 2026. Organisations use it to encourage understanding across cultures and backgrounds and to consider how people experience inclusion. It appears in the University of Gloucestershire's inclusion calendar.
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Pear and Pineapple Month 2026
United States , United StatesPear and Pineapple Month is an informal food-calendar observance listed in October, including 1–31 October 2026. It is a prompt to try the two fruits in everyday cooking. Its origins are not established, so there is no need to attach a founding organisation or an invented historical explanation to your celebration.
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Black Cat Awareness Month 2026
United States , United StatesBlack Cat Awareness Month is marked in October, including 1–31 October 2026. It provides a focus for celebrating black cats and supporting animal rescues. It is distinct from Cats Protection's UK National Black Cat Day on 27 October.
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Mental Health Month 2026 (Australia)
AustraliaMental Health Month takes place in October in Australia, from 1 to 31 October 2026. Mental Health Australia's national campaign uses the 2026 theme “Together We Thrive”. In the United States, Mental Health America's Mental Health Month is held in May. Choose the campaign that matches your audience.
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Family Learning Festival 2026
United Kingdom , United KingdomFamily Learning Festival 2026 runs from Saturday 3 October to Sunday 1 November. It celebrates adults and children learning together through shared activities. The festival website says Campaign for Learning is pausing national coordination of activities and events in 2026, while encouraging local groups to continue taking part.
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International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2026
InternationalInternational Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2026 runs from Saturday 24 October to Saturday 31 October, inclusive. The International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA) invites people and organisations to raise awareness of the challenges faced by the brain tumour community and the need for research and support.
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Disarmament Week 2026
InternationalMake time for informed discussion about disarmament, the humanitarian consequences of weapons and the role of cooperation in building peace. Libraries, schools and community groups can use the week for accessible learning and thoughtful debate.
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Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2026
InternationalHelp people question, check and use information confidently. This international week is an opportunity for schools, libraries, workplaces and families to practise useful media skills through everyday examples.
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World Psoriasis Day 2026
InternationalWorld Psoriasis Day 2026 is Thursday 29 October. IFPA's 2026 campaign focuses on young people and uses the slogan “Look Beyond My Skin” . The day brings attention to people living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, their experiences and the support they need.
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International Day of Care and Support
InternationalThe International Day of Care and Support is observed annually on 29 October. Established by the UN General Assembly in 2023, it recognises the vital contributions of the world's carers...
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Turkiye — Republic Day
InternationalTurkiye — Republic Day is on Thursday 29 October 2026.Commemorates the proclamation of the republic in 1923.Country or nation: Turkiye.DatesYearDate2026Thursday 29 October 20262027Friday 29 October 20272028Sunday 29 October 2028Official sourcesprotocol.dfat.gov.auum.fiwww.fmprc.gov.cnExplore...
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Mischief Night 2026
InternationalMischief Night has different dates in different places. The Halloween-eve tradition is associated with Friday 30 October in 2026 . In parts of northern England, the name traditionally refers to the night before Bonfire Night: Wednesday 4 November 2026 .
