October 9 national days 2026
On October 9th, 3 national days fall on this date.
October 9 is a date on the 2026 national-day calendar. TheDayOf currently lists 3 observances for this date: World Egg Day, National Depression Screening Day, and Leif Erikson Day. Open any day page for the date, history, and how to celebrate, or browse the rest of October from the month hub.
Food
Friday, October 9, 2026
World Egg Day
Crack an egg for World Egg Day! The International Egg Commission set the observance at its 1996 Vienna conference, and it follows a…
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Awareness & Health
Friday, October 9, 2026
National Depression Screening Day
National Depression Screening Day is a U.S. mental-health awareness observance that encourages confidential depression screenings. It is…
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Holiday
Friday, October 9, 2026
Leif Erikson Day
Mark Leif Erikson Day on its fixed U.S. date, October 9. The observance honors the Norse explorer credited with reaching North America…
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