New Delhi: October is a month filled with numerous festivals and global events that are worth marking on our calendars. It’s a wonderful time to travel and celebrate with loved ones. To plan your holidays effectively, it’s essential to know all the significant days in October.
From Navratri to Karwa Chauth, October offers a plethora of festivals and cultural events. Don’t miss out on these vibrant celebrations and unique traditions. Mark your calendars and plan ahead to immerse yourself in the festivities and enjoy the rich cultural heritage this month brings.
This month is also packed with national and international events that are celebrated to raise awareness about important issues and honour the contributions of various individuals and groups to society. With a plethora of public holidays and exciting events, October promises to be lively and fun.
Here, we’ve compiled a list of all the important days in October to help you plan your vacations and celebrations. Enjoy the festivities and make the most of this month!
October 1: International Day of Older Persons, International Coffee Day, World Vegetarian Day, National Voluntary Blood Donation Day
October 2: Gandhi Jayanti, International Day of Non-Violence, Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti
October 3: German Unity Day, Navratri Begins
October 4: World Animal Welfare Day
October 5: World Teachers’ Day
October 6: German-American Day, World Cerebral Palsy Day
October 7: World Cotton Day, World Habitat Day
October 8: Indian Air Force Day
October 9: World Postal Day
October 10: National Post Day, World Mental Health Day, World Sight Day
October 11: International Day of the Girl Child, Durga Ashtami, Mahanavami
October 12: Dussehra, World Arthritis Day
October 13: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Breast Cancer Awareness Day
October 14: World Standards Day
October 15: Global Handwashing Day, World Students’ Day, World White Cane Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, Abdul Kalam Birth Anniversary, World Students Day, International Day of Rural Women,
October 16: World Food Day, Boss’s Day, World Anaesthesia Day, World Spine Day
October 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Valmiki Jayanti
October 18: World Menopause Day
October 19: Karva Chauth
October 20: World Statistics Day, International Sloth Day
October 21: Police Commemoration Day
October 23: Mole Day
October 24: United Nations Day, World Development Information Day
October 25: World Pasta Day
October 28: International Animation Day
October 29: Dhanteras
October 30: World Thrift Day (India)
October 31: Narak Chaturdashi, Indira Gandhi death anniversary, National Unity day, Vallabhbhai Patel Bday
These days, dedicated to raising awareness, celebrating freedom, or honouring cultural heritage, encourage us to engage in global conversations and partake in collective celebrations. From recognising the resilience of survivors to championing important causes and embracing cultural traditions, October invites us to immerse ourselves in a variety of experiences and reflections.
