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...
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Dyslexia Awareness Month
InternationalDyslexia 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...
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LGBTQ+ History Month
InternationalLGBTQ+ 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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Global Diversity Awareness Month
InternationalGlobal 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...
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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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Pear and Pineapple Month
United States , United StatesPear 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...
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Black Cat Awareness Month
United Kingdom , United KingdomBlack 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...
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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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Mental Health Month
United States , United StatesMental 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...
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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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National Baking Week 2026
United Kingdom , United KingdomNational Baking Week 2026 runs from Wednesday 14 October 2026 to Tuesday 20 October 2026. National Baking Week 2026 is an annual celebration that encourages people of all ages and...
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Epilepsy Action Virtual Tea and Cake Break 2026
United Kingdom , United KingdomEpilepsy Action Virtual Tea and Cake Break 2026 runs from Sunday 18 October 2026 to Sunday 25 October 2026. Epilepsy Action Virtual Tea and Cake Break 2026 is a delightful...
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National Adoption Week 2026
United Kingdom , United KingdomNational Adoption Week 2026 runs from Monday 19 October 2026 to Sunday 25 October 2026. National Adoption Week 2026 is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about adoption and...
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Family Learning Festival 2026
United Kingdom , United KingdomFamily Learning Festival 2026 runs from Monday 19 October 2026 to Tuesday 27 October 2026. What is Family Learning Festival 2026? The Family Learning Festival is an annual celebration of...
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World Osteoporosis Day 2026
InternationalWorld Osteoporosis Day 2026 is on Tuesday 20 October 2026. It falls on 20 October every year. World Osteoporosis Day datesYearDate2026Tuesday 20 October 20262027Wednesday 20 October 20272028Friday 20 October 2028...
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International Chefs Day
InternationalInternational Chefs Day takes place on Tuesday 20 October 2026. The day honours chefs around the world, celebrates the culinary profession and, in particular, encourages chefs to pass on their...
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National Day on Writing
United States , United StatesNational Day on Writing takes place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Run by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), it celebrates the role writing plays in everyday life...
