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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
Year Dates Theme 2026 4-10 October (Sun-Sat) Rocket Revolution 2027 Monday 4 October Sunday 10 October 2028 Wednesday 4 October Tuesday 10 October Date rule: fixed - always 4-10 October...
Public Health Workforce Week 2026 runs from Monday 5 October 2026 to Friday 9 October 2026. Public Health Workforce Week 2026 is a significant annual observance that recognizes and celebrates...
NSPCC's Kindness Challenge 2026 runs from Monday 5 October 2026 to Friday 9 October 2026. The NSPCC Kindness Challenge is a nationwide campaign launched by the National Society for the...
International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW) 2026 runs from Monday 5 October 2026 to Friday 9 October 2026. What is International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW)? Every year, during October, the world...
National Work Life Week 2026 runs from Monday 5 October 2026 to Friday 9 October 2026. National Work Life Week 2026 is an annual campaign that encourages individuals and organizations...
Cycle To School Week 2026 runs from Monday 5 October 2026 to Friday 9 October 2026. Cycle to School Week encourages students to choose cycling as a fun, healthy, and...