October National Days 2026
Here are all the national days in October 2026, day by day. Browse national days in October by date, skim a category (food, awareness, animals, holidays), or open any day page for the date, a short history, and how to celebrate.
Handy October picks include National Taco Day (Oct 4), National Dessert Day (Oct 14), National Mentorship Day / Mentoring Day (Oct 27), and Halloween (Oct 31). For what's live today, see the Today page. For the full year, use the 2026 calendar — this page is the October deep dive, not a second calendar.
National days in October 2026 printable opens a clean copy of this page.
Spotlight days
Popular picks on this hub (not ranked by search volume):
- International Coffee Day — Oct 1 — Global coffee date associated with the International Coffee Organization. Different from U.S. National Coffee Day on Sep 29.
- National Taco Day — Oct 4 — Informal taco night and taqueria date.
- National Dessert Day — Oct 14 — Sweets of every kind; informal food day.
- National Boss’s Day — Oct 16 — Workplace thank-you date in mid-October office culture.
- Back to the Future Day — Oct 21 — Fan date for the film’s “future” day.
- National Mentorship Day — Oct 27 — Same observance as National Mentoring Day (UK campaign founding). Treat Mentorship / Mentoring as one day with two common names.
- Halloween — Oct 31 — Costumes, candy, and autumn night. Same date as Caramel Apple Day on this hub.
Frequently asked questions
How many national days are in October 2026?
This hub lists 101 observances.
What are some popular October food days?
Examples on this hub: Taco Day (Oct 4), Dessert Day (Oct 14), Pasta Day (Oct 17), Chocolate Day (Oct 28), and Caramel Apple Day (Oct 31).
Where do I see today’s celebrations?
See the Today page, then return here for the full October list.
Is International Coffee Day in October?
Yes. International Coffee Day is October 1. U.S. National Coffee Day is September 29 (different date).
What’s on the second Monday of October 2026?
In 2026 that is October 12, when this hub lists both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day (plus Canadian Thanksgiving and others). Both appear as separate observances.
National food days in October 2026
30 food holidays in October. See the full food category.
- National Vegetarian Day · October 1
- National Pumpkin Spice Day · October 1
- National Homemade Cookies Day · October 1
- National “JIFFY” Mix Day · October 1
- National Fried Scallops Day · October 2
- National Taco Day · October 4
- National Cinnamon Roll Day · October 4
- National Noodle Day · October 6
- National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day · October 7
- National Pierogi Day · October 8
- National Fluffernutter Day · October 8
- World Egg Day · October 9
- National Soul Food Day · October 10
- National Angel Food Cake Day · October 10
- National Gumbo Day · October 12
- National M&M’s Day · October 12
- National Dessert Day · October 14
- National Cheese Curd Day · October 15
- National Pasta Day · October 17
- National Chocolate Cupcake Day · October 18
- National Chicken and Waffles Day · October 20
- National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day · October 21
- National Nut Day · October 22
- National Tavern-Style Pizza Day · October 22
- National Boston Cream Pie Day · October 23
- National Food Day · October 24
- National Chicken Fried Steak Day · October 26
- National Chocolate Day · October 28
- National Oatmeal Day · October 29
- National Caramel Apple Day · October 31
Fun national days in October 2026
8 fun and weird observances in October. Browse fun days.
- National Do Something Nice Day · October 5
- Mad Hatter Day · October 6
- National Boss's Day · October 16
- Back to the Future Day · October 21
- National Mole Day · October 23
- National Horror Movie Day · October 23
- National WICKED Day · October 30
- National Magic Day · October 31
October 1 national days
On October 1st, 14 national days fall on this date. October 1 hub
- National Vegetarian Day · October 1
- National Pumpkin Spice Day · October 1
- National Homemade Cookies Day · October 1
- National “JIFFY” Mix Day · October 1
- National Breast Cancer Awareness Month · October 1
- National Physical Therapy Month · October 1
- National Chiropractic Health Month · October 1
- National Dental Hygiene Month · October 1
- National Black Dog Day · October 1
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month · October 1
- International Music Day · October 1
- World Vegetarian Day · October 1
- International Coffee Day · October 1
- International Day of Older Persons · October 1
October 2 national days
On October 2nd, 3 national days fall on this date. October 2 hub
- National Fried Scallops Day · October 2
- World Smile Day · October 2
- International Day of Non-Violence · October 2
October 3 national day
On October 3rd, 1 national day falls on this date. October 3 hub
- German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) · October 3
October 4 national days
On October 4th, 3 national days fall on this date. October 4 hub
- National Taco Day · October 4
- National Cinnamon Roll Day · October 4
- World Animal Day · October 4
October 5 national days
On October 5th, 3 national days fall on this date. October 5 hub
- World Teachers' Day · October 5
- National Pet Day · October 5
- National Do Something Nice Day · October 5
October 6 national days
On October 6th, 4 national days fall on this date. October 6 hub
- National Noodle Day · October 6
- Mad Hatter Day · October 6
- National German-American Day · October 6
- National Coaches Day · October 6
October 7 national days
On October 7th, 3 national days fall on this date. October 7 hub
- National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day · October 7
- National Coffee with a Cop Day · October 7
- National Walk to School Day · October 7
October 8 national days
On October 8th, 3 national days fall on this date. October 8 hub
- National Pierogi Day · October 8
- National Fluffernutter Day · October 8
- National Pet Obesity Awareness Day · October 8
October 9 national days
On October 9th, 3 national days fall on this date. October 9 hub
- World Egg Day · October 9
- National Depression Screening Day · October 9
- Leif Erikson Day · October 9
October 10 national days
On October 10th, 5 national days fall on this date. October 10 hub
- National Soul Food Day · October 10
- National Angel Food Cake Day · October 10
- National Mental Health Day · October 10
- National Wildlife Refuges Day · October 10
- World Mental Health Day · October 10
October 11 national day
On October 11th, 1 national day falls on this date. October 11 hub
- International Day of the Girl Child · October 11
October 12 national days
On October 12th, 8 national days fall on this date. October 12 hub
- National Gumbo Day · October 12
- National M&M’s Day · October 12
- National Bone and Joint Health Week · October 12
- Columbus Day · October 12
- Indigenous Peoples Day · October 12
- Canadian Thanksgiving · October 12
- National School Lunch Week · October 12
- National Farmers Day · October 12
October 13 national days
On October 13th, 3 national days fall on this date. October 13 hub
- Navy Birthday · October 13
- Ada Lovelace Day · October 13
- International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction · October 13
October 14 national days
On October 14th, 2 national days fall on this date. October 14 hub
- National Dessert Day · October 14
- National Retail Day · October 14
October 15 national days
On October 15th, 3 national days fall on this date. October 15 hub
- National Cheese Curd Day · October 15
- National Cybersecurity Awareness Day · October 15
- Global Handwashing Day · October 15
October 16 national days
On October 16th, 6 national days fall on this date. October 16 hub
- National Mammography Day · October 16
- National Feral Cat Day · October 16
- National Boss's Day · October 16
- National Leadership Day · October 16
- National Dictionary Day · October 16
- World Food Day · October 16
October 17 national days
On October 17th, 2 national days fall on this date. October 17 hub
- National Pasta Day · October 17
- Sweetest Day · October 17
October 18 national day
On October 18th, 1 national day falls on this date. October 18 hub
- National Chocolate Cupcake Day · October 18
October 20 national days
On October 20th, 2 national days fall on this date. October 20 hub
- National Chicken and Waffles Day · October 20
- National Sloth Day · October 20
October 21 national days
On October 21st, 3 national days fall on this date. October 21 hub
- National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day · October 21
- National Reptile Awareness Day · October 21
- Back to the Future Day · October 21
October 22 national days
On October 22nd, 2 national days fall on this date. October 22 hub
- National Nut Day · October 22
- National Tavern-Style Pizza Day · October 22
October 23 national days
On October 23rd, 3 national days fall on this date. October 23 hub
- National Boston Cream Pie Day · October 23
- National Mole Day · October 23
- National Horror Movie Day · October 23
October 24 national days
On October 24th, 4 national days fall on this date. October 24 hub
- National Food Day · October 24
- World Polio Day · October 24
- Make a Difference Day · October 24
- United Nations Day · October 24
October 25 national days
On October 25th, 3 national days fall on this date. October 25 hub
- National Gift Card Day · October 25
- National Art Day · October 25
- World Pasta Day · October 25
October 26 national days
On October 26th, 4 national days fall on this date. October 26 hub
- National Chicken Fried Steak Day · October 26
- Labour Day (New Zealand) · October 26
- Austrian National Day (Nationalfeiertag) · October 26
- National Pumpkin Day · October 26
October 27 national day
On October 27th, 1 national day falls on this date. October 27 hub
- National Mentorship Day · October 27
October 28 national days
On October 28th, 2 national days fall on this date. October 28 hub
- National Chocolate Day · October 28
- National First Responders Day · October 28
October 29 national days
On October 29th, 4 national days fall on this date. October 29 hub
- National Oatmeal Day · October 29
- International Day of Care and Support · October 29
- National Cat Day · October 29
- National Internet Day · October 29
October 30 national days
On October 30th, 2 national days fall on this date. October 30 hub
- National WICKED Day · October 30
- National Candy Corn Day · October 30
October 31 national days
On October 31st, 3 national days fall on this date. October 31 hub
- National Caramel Apple Day · October 31
- National Magic Day · October 31
- Halloween · October 31