National Vermont Day
National Vermont Day is observed on October 12 each year, and this day is dedicated to celebrating the culture, heritage, landscapes, and spirit of the state of Vermont in the United…
National Gumbo Day
National Gumbo Day is observed every year on October 12, and it’s a day to celebrate gumbo — the rich, flavorful stew that blends a mosaic of cultures and culinary…
Equatorial Guinea Independence Day
Equatorial Guinea Independence Day is observed each year on October 12, and on this day the country celebrates its independence from Spanish colonial rule achieved in 1968. History of Equatorial Guinea…
Día de la Raza
Día de la Raza is observed on October 12 each year, and it commemorates the encounter between European and Indigenous peoples following Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas in 1492,…
National Chess Day
National Chess Day is observed on the second Saturday of October, and in 2025 it falls on October 11. It’s a day to celebrate chess—the timeless game of strategy, thought,…
National Costume Swap Day
National Costume Swap Day is observed on the second Saturday of October (in 2025 it falls on October 11) and is a celebration of sustainability and creativity in costume culture —…
National Motorcycle Ride Day
National Motorcycle Ride Day is observed on the second Saturday of October (in 2025 that is October 11) and is a day for motorcyclists everywhere to hit the road, enjoy the…
International African Penguin Awareness Day
International African Penguin Awareness Day is observed on the second Saturday of October (in 2025 this is October 11) and it’s a day dedicated to shining a light on the endangered…
Universal Music Day
Universal Music Day is observed on the second Saturday of October, and in 2025 it falls on October 11. This day is all about celebrating the power of music as…
I Love Yarn Day
I Love Yarn Day is observed on the second Saturday of October, and in 2025 it falls on October 11. This is a day set aside for celebrating yarn—and by extension,…