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,…
World Arthritis Day
World Arthritis Day is observed every year on October 12. This day raises global awareness about arthritis and other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), and highlights the challenges faced by those…
National Pulled Pork Day
National Pulled Pork Day is observed on October 12 each year. It’s a day to celebrate the beloved barbecue specialty—slow‑cooked, tender pork that’s “pulled” into shreds and served with sauce, sides,…
National Savings Day
National Savings Day is observed on October 12 each year. It’s a day dedicated to reflecting on saving habits, encouraging financial awareness, and motivating people to build and sustain good saving…