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National, international and awareness days in October 2026, in date order.
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Thursday, October 1, 2026
International Day of Older Persons
October 1
International
A UN day recognising the contributions of older people and drawing attention to the issues of ageing, from health care to age…
2
Friday, October 2, 2026
International Day of Non-Violence
October 2
International
A UN day held on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, promoting non-violence through education and public awareness. In India the day is…
4
Sunday, October 4, 2026
World Animal Day
October 4
Awareness
A global day of action for animal rights and welfare, held on the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi.
5
Monday, October 5, 2026
World Teachers’ Day
October 5
International
A UNESCO day celebrating teachers and the role they play in quality education, and calling for better support for the teaching profession.
10
Saturday, October 10, 2026
World Mental Health Day
October 10
International
A global day for mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.
16
Friday, October 16, 2026
World Food Day
October 16
International
A UN day promoting action against hunger and for healthy, sustainable food for everyone, held on the anniversary of the founding of…
24
Saturday, October 24, 2026
United Nations Day
October 24
International
The anniversary of the UN Charter entering into force in 1945, a day to reflect on the purposes and work of the…
31
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Halloween
October 31
Celebration
An evening of costumes, carved pumpkins and trick-or-treating, with roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain and the eve of All Saints'…
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