October is a month of crisp air, colourful leaves and plenty of celebrations leading up to Halloween. National Taco Day, National Pasta Day and National Chocolate Day keep food lovers busy, while World Mental Health Day and Global Handwashing Day focus on health. National Boss’s Day and National Cat Day are popular too. Browse every October observance below and plan your autumn.
Every day in October 2027
October FAQs
What national days are in October 2027?
There are 31 national days and observances in October 2027. The most popular include National Boyfriend Day (Oct 3), National Taco Day (Oct 4), Leif Erikson Day (Oct 9), National Cat Day (Oct 29) and Halloween (Oct 31). Browse the calendar above to see every day of the month.
What holidays and special days are in October 2027?
October's federal holiday is Columbus Day, on Monday, October 11, 2027; many states and cities observe it as Indigenous Peoples' Day. National Boss's Day is around October 16, and the month ends with Halloween on October 31. Diwali often falls in October or early November.
What awareness month is October?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Filipino American History Month and National Pizza Month.
How many national days are in October?
We list 31 national days and observances in October 2027. They fall on 30 of its 31 days. The busiest date is October 15, with 2 observances.
What food holidays are in October?
October has 10 food and drink days. Favorites include National Taco Day (Oct 4), National Dessert Day (Oct 14), National Pasta Day (Oct 17), National Pumpkin Day (Oct 26) and National Chocolate Day (Oct 28).
What is October known for?
October is known for Halloween costumes and trick-or-treating, pumpkin patches, fall leaves and pink ribbons for breast cancer awareness.