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Special Days, International Days and National Days in October in United States and around the World.
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National Day
When is observed
National Black Dog Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 1.
National Lace Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 1.
National BOOK It! Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 1.
National Walk Your Dog Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 1.
National Custodial Worker Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 2.
National Fried Scallops Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 2.
National Name Your Car Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 2.
National Research Maniacs Food Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 2.
National Boyfriend Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 3.
National Butterfly and Hummingbird Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 3.
National Caramel Custard Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 3.
National Family TV Show Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 3.
National Techies Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 3.
National Virus Appreciation Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 3.
National Golf Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 4.
National Ships-in-Bottles Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 4.
National Vodka Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 4.
National Taco Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 4.
National Apple Betty Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 5.
National Storytelling Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 5.
National German American Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 6.
National Noodle Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 6.
National Flower Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 7.
National Frappe Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 7.
National Fluffernutter Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 8.
National Pierogi Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 8.
National Moldy Cheese Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 9.
National Pro-Life Cupcake Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 9.
National Sneakers Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 9.
National Angel Food Cake Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 10.
National Cake Decorating Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 10.
National Handbag Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 10.
National Metric Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 10.
National Tuxedo Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 10.
National Food Truck Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 11.
National Coming Out Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 11.
National It’s My Party Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 11.
National Sausage Pizza Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 11.
National Gumbo Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 12.
National Train Your Brain Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 13.
National Yorkshire Pudding Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 13.
National Dessert Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 14.
National Chocolate-Covered Insect Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 14.
national lowercase day is an annual event, observed every year on October 14.
National FRUMP Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 14.
National Chicken Cacciatore Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 15.
National Mushroom Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 15.
National Grouch Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 15.
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 15.
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 15.
National White Cane Safety Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 15.
National Roast Pheasant Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 15.
National Cut Up Your Credit Card Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 16.
National Liqueur Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 16.
National Feral Cat Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 16.
National Dictionary Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 16.
National Department Store Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 16.
National Edge Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 17.
National Pasta Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 17.
National Chocolate Cupcake Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 18.
National No Beard Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 18.
National Seafood Bisque Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 19.
National Brandied Fruit Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 20.
National Call-in Day For Health Reform is an annual event, observed every year on October 20.
National Suspenders Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 20.
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 21.
National Color Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 22.
National Knee Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 22.
National Nut Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 22.
National Boston Cream Pie Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 23.
National Canning Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 23.
National iPod Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 23.
National Mole Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 23.
National Slap Your Irritating Co-Worker Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 23.
National Bologna Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 24.
National Good and Plenty Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 24.
National Crazy Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 24.
National Cartoonists Against Crime Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 25.
National Greasy Foods Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 25.
National Mincemeat Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 26.
National Mule Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 26.
National Pumpkin Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 26.
National Potato Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 27.
National Chocolate Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 28.
National Cat Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 29.
National Hermit Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 29.
National Oatmeal Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 29.
National Candy Corn Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 30.
National Increase Your Psychic Powers Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 31.
National Caramel Apple Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 31.
National Knock Knock Jokes Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 31.
National Magic Day is an annual event, observed every year on October 31.
Columbus Day has always been observed annually on the second Monday of October.
National Kale Day has always been observed annually on the first Wednesday of October.
National Diversity Day has always been observed annually on the first Friday of October.
National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work and School Day has always been observed annually on the second Wednesday of October.
National Fossil Day has always been observed annually on Wednesday of the second full week of October.
National Stop Bullying Day has always been observed annually on the second Wednesday of October.
National Pet Obesity Awareness Day has always been observed annually on the second Wednesday of October.
National Take your Parents to Lunch Day has always been observed annually on Wednesday of the second full week of October.
National Depression Screening Day has always been observed annually on Thursday of the first full week of October.
National Poetry Day has always been observed annually on the first Thursday of October.
National Kick Butt Day has always been observed annually on the second Monday of October.
National Costume Swap Day has always been observed annually on the second Saturday of October.
National Chess Day has always been observed annually on the second Saturday of October.
National Kids Bowl Free Day also known as National Family Bowling Day. It has always been observed annually on the second Saturday of October.
National Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Day has always been observed annually on the third Sunday of October.
National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day has always been observed annually on the third Monday of October.
National Boss Day has always been observed annually on the closest weekday to October 16th.
National Face Your Fears Day has always been observed annually on the third Tuesday of October.
National Pharmacy Technician Day has always been observed annually on the third Tuesday of October.
National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day has always been observed annually on the third Wednesday of October.
National Get Smart About Credit Day has always been observed annually on the third Thursday of October.
National Mammography Day has always been observed annually on the third Friday of October.
National Pharmacy Buyer Day has always been observed annually on Friday of the third full week of October.
National Bandanna Day has always been observed annually on the last Friday of October.
National Breadstick Day has always been observed annually on the last Friday of October.
National Forgiveness Day has always been observed annually on the last Saturday of October.
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Special Days, International Days and National Days in October
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