Four Prunes Day
The Four Prunes Day is observed annually on October 17. This quirky food holiday encourages everyone to eat at least four prunes in a day—a fun and easy way to spotlight…
National Edge Day
The National Edge Day (also known simply as Edge Day) is observed each year on October 17. It is a celebration rooted in the straight edge subculture, a movement primarily…
National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
The National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day is observed on the third Monday in October each year. In 2025, it falls on October 20. This lighthearted but practical day encourages…
National Catholic Men’s Conference Day
The National Catholic Men’s Conference Day (also known as CMC Day) is observed annually on October 17. Its purpose is to promote and draw attention to Catholic men’s conferences across the…
National Mulligan Day
The National Mulligan Day is observed every year on October 17. It’s a day dedicated to the idea of a “mulligan” — a second chance, a do‑over — not just in…
World Student Day
The World Student Day is celebrated on the third Friday of October each year; in 2025, it falls on 17 October. This day is dedicated to recognizing and uplifting students…
Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day
The Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day is observed on 17 October 2025, a Friday, as part of a practice of holding it on the third Friday in October. This day…
Spreadsheet Day
The Spreadsheet Day is celebrated every year on 17 October in recognition of the launch of the first electronic spreadsheet program, VisiCalc, in 1979. This day honors one of the…
World Trauma Day
The World Trauma Day is observed every year on 17 October, and it serves as a global reminder of the serious consequences of traumatic injuries and the importance of fast,…
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on 17 October, and it is a moment to remember that worldwide, millions of people continue to live…