National Sasquatch Awareness Day falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, marking the anniversary of the famous 1967 Patterson-Gimlin film. It is a light-hearted observance that celebrates Bigfoot folklore, bringing together...
Reptile Awareness Day 2026 is on Wednesday 21 October 2026. Reptile Awareness Day 2026 is a day dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about the incredible world of reptiles. Reptiles,...
Apple Day 2026 is on Wednesday 21 October 2026. Apple Day 2026 is a delightful celebration of one of the world's most beloved fruits - the apple. This annual event...
World Earthworm Day takes place every year on 21 October and celebrates one of the most ecologically important yet overlooked animals on the planet. Established by the Earthworm Society of...
National Honey Day takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Founded by the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA), it celebrates local honey, the beekeepers who produce it, and the bees that...
International Pronouns Day is an annual grassroots campaign that takes place on the third Wednesday of October, falling on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. It seeks to make respecting, sharing, and...
Global Ethics Day takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, inviting individuals and organisations around the world to reflect on the role of ethics in their daily decisions and wider...
International Stammering /Stuttering Awareness Day 2026 is on Thursday 22 October 2026. International Stammering/Stuttering Awareness Day 2026 is a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about stammering (also known as...
Post Polio Syndrome Day 2026 is on Thursday 22 October 2026. Post Polio Syndrome Day 2026 is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about Post Polio Syndrome (PPS), a...
Every October 22, voices around the world come together to celebrate something deeply human: the courage to speak, and the right to be heard. International Stammering Awareness Day (ISAD) is...
National Nut Day takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026. The day celebrates nuts as a healthy, versatile snack and shines a light on the small-scale farmers who grow them....
International Wombat Day takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026. The day celebrates the wombat, a sturdy burrowing marsupial native to Australia, and raises awareness of the conservation challenges facing...
Wear It Pink 2026 is Friday 23 October 2026. The date is set each year by Breast Cancer Now, usually a Friday in October.Wear It Pink datesYearDate2026Friday 23 October 20262027To...
National Croc Day takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026, celebrating the foam clog that grew from a boating shoe into a global fashion phenomenon. It is a fan-led day...
Food Day in the USA 2026 is on Saturday 24 October 2026. Food Day in the USA 2026 is a nationwide celebration and advocacy event that focuses on promoting healthy,...
Every year on October 24, global communities unite on World Polio Day to raise awareness about the fight to eradicate poliovirus and protect children through vaccination. This day marks the...
The International Day of Climate Action is observed every year on 24 October. It is a global day of grassroots activism that calls on individuals, communities and governments to take...
United Nations Day is observed every year on 24 October, marking the anniversary of the day in 1945 when the Charter of the United Nations entered into force. It commemorates...
International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2026 runs from Saturday 24 October 2026 to Saturday 31 October 2026. International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2026 is a dedicated week-long observance that aims...
International Artist Day falls on Sunday, 25 October 2026. The day honours artists of every kind and celebrates the contribution that creativity makes to culture and society. It was founded...
Crisp Sandwich Day takes place every year on 25 October and celebrates one of Britain and Ireland's most beloved everyday foods: a fistful of crisps pressed between two slices of...