National Department Store Day
National Department Store Day is observed every year on October 16. It’s a day to celebrate the role that department stores have played in retail, culture, and everyday life. History of…
National Veterans BBQ Day
National Veterans BBQ Day is observed annually on October 16. It’s a day meant to honor military veterans by gathering over food, gratitude, and community. History of National Veterans BBQ Day…
National Feral Cat Day
National Feral Cat Day is observed each year on October 16. It was created by Alley Cat Allies in 2001 to raise awareness about feral and community cats, promote humane solutions…
World Food Day
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) designates World Food Day on 16 October every year to honor its founding and highlight global challenges of hunger and…
National Boss’s Day
National Boss’s Day is observed October 16 each year (or on the nearest working day if the 16th falls on a weekend). It is a day when employees can show…
Spirit Day
GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) spearheads Spirit Day, which is observed annually on the third Thursday in October (in 2025 that is October 16). Spirit Day is dedicated to…
International Credit Union Day
WOCCU (World Council of Credit Unions) leads the observance of International Credit Union Day (ICU Day), which is held every year on the third Thursday in October. In 2025, ICU…
International ShakeOut Day
ShakeOut.org leads the effort to promote International ShakeOut Day, observed every year on the third Thursday in October (in 2025 it will be October 16). The day is designed to…
Conflict Resolution Day
Every year on the third Thursday in October we observe Conflict Resolution Day, and in 2025 it falls on October 16.The day encourages people, organizations, and communities to consider and…
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day falls on the Wednesday of the third week in October. It’s a dedicated day to recognize and elevate the work of local chambers…