Women’s Global Happiness Day
Women’s Global Happiness Day is held October 18 each year. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness about women’s mental health, particularly depression among women, and to fostering empowerment, well‑being,…
National Playing Card Collection Day
The National Playing Card Collection Day is observed annually on October 17. It’s a day set aside to celebrate the art, history, and passion of collecting playing cards. Enthusiasts, hobbyists, and…
National Farmers Day
Farmers’ Day (sometimes called National Farmers Day in the U.S.) is a day set aside to honor and celebrate farmers—the people who grow our food, care for the land, raise…
Forgive An Ex Day
The Forgive An Ex Day is observed annually on October 17. It’s a day dedicated to healing emotional wounds by letting go of resentment toward a former partner. Whether through quiet…
National Pay Back a Friend Day
The National Pay Back a Friend Day is observed each year on October 17. It’s a day meant to remind us to settle debts we owe to friends and restore goodwill…
National Mammography Day
National Mammography Day is observed every year on the third Friday of October (during Breast Cancer Awareness Month). It serves as a reminder to women and communities about the importance…
Women in Military Service for America Memorial Anniversary
The Women in Military Service for America Memorial Anniversary is observed on October 17 each year. This day marks the dedication of the national memorial that honors the commitment, achievements, and…
National Pasta Day
The National Pasta Day is celebrated on October 17 each year. It’s a day to honor pasta in all its forms—spaghetti, penne, ravioli, lasagna, and more—and to appreciate the creativity, culture,…
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…