• Dyslexia Awareness Month

    International

    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...

  • National Cookbook Month

    United States , United States

    National Cookbook Month is celebrated throughout October, putting the spotlight on the humble cookbook and the role it plays in preserving recipes and culinary traditions. In 2026 it runs from...

  • I’m Just Me Because Month

    United States , United States

    I'm Just Me Because Month is observed throughout October each year. It invites people to express their individuality, build self-esteem and challenge the stereotypes that hold others back. The month...

  • National Pet Wellness Month

    United States , United States

    National Pet Wellness Month is observed throughout October each year and encourages pet owners to prioritise preventive veterinary care for their dogs, cats and other companion animals. The campaign promotes...

  • National Pit Bull Awareness Month

    United States , United States

    National Pit Bull Awareness Month runs throughout October 2026, dedicated to changing public perceptions of pit bull type dogs and promoting responsible, informed ownership. Founded by the rescue and education...

  • Eat Better, Eat Together Month

    United States , United States

    Eat Better, Eat Together Month runs throughout October 2026, encouraging families to share more meals and improve the quality of what they eat. The observance promotes the simple idea that...

  • LGBTQ+ History Month

    International

    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,...

  • Healthy Lung Month

    United States , United States

    Healthy Lung Month takes place throughout October each year and is observed across the United States to raise awareness of lung health and the conditions that threaten it. Led by...

  • Blindness Awareness Month

    International

    Blindness Awareness Month takes place every October. It is dedicated to raising understanding of blindness and low vision, celebrating the capabilities of people who are blind or visually impaired, and...

  • Global Diversity Awareness Month

    International

    Global Diversity Awareness Month takes place every October. It is an annual observance dedicated to recognising the value of diversity across cultures, ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders and backgrounds, and to...

  • National Physical Therapy Month

    United States , United States

    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

    United States , United States

    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...

  • Critical Illness Awareness Month

    United States , United States

    Critical Illness Awareness Month takes place throughout October each year, including October 2026. The observance encourages people to learn about serious health conditions such as cancer, heart attack and stroke,...

  • Black Cat Awareness Month

    United Kingdom , United Kingdom

    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

    United States , United States

    Liver Awareness Month takes place every October and is dedicated to raising public understanding of liver health, the causes and symptoms of liver disease, and the steps people can take...

  • National Work and Family Month

    United States , United States

    National Work and Family Month takes place throughout October 2026, running from 1 October to 31 October. Observed across the United States, it encourages employers and employees to focus on...

  • Italian-American Heritage Month

    United States , United States

    Italian-American Heritage Month is observed throughout October in the United States and honours the contributions, traditions and achievements of Italian immigrants and their descendants. The month recognises the lasting impact...

  • National Seafood Month

    United States , United States

    National Seafood Month takes place every October across the United States, celebrating the fish and shellfish that reach our plates and the people who harvest, farm, and prepare them. The...

  • Eczema Awareness Month

    United States , United States

    Eczema Awareness Month takes place every October to raise understanding of eczema, reduce the stigma attached to visible skin conditions, and support the millions of people who live with this...

  • Halloween Safety Month

    United States , United States

    Halloween Safety Month runs throughout October, from 1 to 31 October 2026. It is an awareness campaign that encourages families, communities and motorists to take simple precautions so that the...

  • National Protect Your Hearing Month

    United States , United States

    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...