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Events In October 2025
Database of events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions occurring in October of this year.
October Events
Marine Week, Ntl. (ZA): October 6-12
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National Marine Week in South Africa focuses on the oceans and coastal environment. Its purpose is to promote sustainability and conservation while educating the public about the importance of oceans, tid...
October
Mid-Autumn, Zhong Qiu Jie Festival (CN): O...
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Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhong Qiu Jie Festival) in China is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, typically on the full moon between September and October. Considered...
October
Moon—Full: October 6
Daily
A full moon occurs when the moon is illuminated by the sun and on the opposite side of the earth. Its ecliptic longitude is 180 degrees. For centuries, people have applied names to full moons to track th...
October
Noodle Day (2009): October 6
Daily
Noodle Day is a celebration of the life and work of Franco-American author Raymond Federman (May 15, 1928 – October 6, 2009). In his book, "Double or Nothing," he frequently referred to noodles in analogi...
October
Physicians Assistant Day (1967): October 6
Daily
Physicians Assistant Day occurs on the anniversary of the first Physician Assistant's graduation from Duke University on October 6, 1967. The idea for the profession came two years prior, in 1965. Creat...
October
Physicians Assistant Week (1967): October...
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Physicians Assistant Week occurs on the anniversary of the first Physician Assistant's graduation from Duke University on October 6, 1967. The idea for the profession came two years prior, in 1965. Crea...
October
Plus Size Appreciation Day: October 6
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Created in 2017, Plus Size Appreciation Day refers to women (and men) who don't fall into the slim clothing sizes and typically wear plus sizes. It's a day to appreciate the differences and strut your stu...
October
Red Squirrel Week (UK): October 6-12 (est)
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Red Squirrel Week highlights the protection of the red squirrels native to the United Kingdom. Observe how these animals forage for food for the incoming winter season. The only squirrel native to the Uni...
October
Road Safety Week (IE): October 6-12 (est)
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ROAD SAFETY WEEK IN IRELAND: SAFER ROADS AND FEWER ACCIDENTS Each October, Ireland observes Road Safety Week, a campaign dedicated to reducing traffic accidents and enhancing road safety for all users. S...
October
Sukkot (J): October 6-13
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Sunited Kingdomkot (Sukkot), the Feast of the Tabernacles, is a festive and happy Jewish religious observance following Yom Kippur. It has a dual significance, marking the end of the harvest and commemor...
October
Work from Home Week, Ntl: October 6-10
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Millions of Americans work from home daily, earning money via various businesses, from entrepreneurship to telecommuters. It's rewarding and frustrating (especially when your parents, regardless of income...
October
Work Life Week, Ntl.(UK): October 6-10 (es...
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National Work Life Week is Working Families’ annual campaign to get employers and employees talking about well-being at work and work-life balance. Employers can use the week to provide staff activities a...
October
Afghanistan, Invasion/Occupation (2001): O...
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October 7 is the anniversary of the US invasion and occupation of Afghanistan following the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC. The invasion led to the longest war in...
October
Cotton Day, World: October 7
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Cotton, while being a comfortable, hypoallergenic, breathable, and durable fabric, has a global significance beyond just being a commodity. It provides livelihoods to 32 million growers, nearly half of wh...
October
Evacuation Day, Italian (LY)(1970): Octobe...
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Evacuation Day commemorates October 7, 1970, when Italy evacuated its troops from Libyan soil and ports. Libya has several evacuation days marking various departures, including June 11, 1970, American Eva...
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