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Samantha Robinson

October Awareness Days & Dates

There's a 'day' for everything... so here are October's.


Remember, you don't need to mention every one on social media. In fact I encourage you not to, but a couple of key dates here and there that are highly relevant to your audience and or your own product or service are a great way to be discovered and to raise awareness of your brand.


October Awareness Months


  • Black History Month (UK) – A month dedicated to celebrating and recognising Black history, culture, and achievements.

  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month – An international campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer and support research, education, and treatment.

  • World Vegetarian Month – A global initiative encouraging people to try vegetarian food and consider plant-based lifestyles.

  • National Cholesterol Month (UK) – A month-long awareness initiative focusing on heart health and the importance of managing cholesterol levels.

  • International Walk to School Month – Promoting the benefits of walking to school and encouraging healthy habits for children.



October 1

  • International Coffee Day (World)

  • World Vegetarian Day (World)


October 2

  • World Farm Animals Day (World)


October 4

  • World Animal Day (World)


October 5

  • World Teachers' Day (World)


October 7

  • World Smile Day (first Friday of October) (World)


October 9

  • World Post Day (World)


October 10

  • World Mental Health Day (World)


October 11

  • National Coming Out Day (World)

  • International Day of the Girl Child (World)


October 13

  • World Sight Day (second Thursday of October) (World)

  • International Day for Disaster Reduction (World)


October 14

  • World Egg Day (second Friday of October) (World)


October 15

  • Global Handwashing Day (World)

  • International Day of Rural Women (World)


October 16

  • World Food Day (World)

  • Global Cat Day (World)


October 17

  • International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (World)


October 18

  • World Menopause Day (World)


October 20

  • International Chefs Day (World)


October 21

  • Reptile Awareness Day (World)


October 22

  • International Stuttering Awareness Day (World)


October 24

  • United Nations Day (World)

  • World Development Information Day (World)


October 25

  • World Pasta Day (World)


October 27

  • National Black Cat Day (UK)


October 28

  • International Animation Day (World)


October 29

  • World Stroke Day (World)


October 31

  • Halloween (World)

  • World Cities Day (World)

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