What ‘National Day’ is today? Here is the complete October 2023 calendarWhat “Day” is today?
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October is a great month for quirky holidays, national recognitions, and international celebrations.
Wondering when you should wear your Chuck Taylors and pearls? October.
Celebrate Mother-in-Law Day? Yep, October.
Celebrate Chucky Day, the villainous doll from the film franchise? Oddly enough, it’s the same day as you’d celebrate your mother-in-law.
Sloths? Cats? Muddy dogs? “Back to the Future”?
October!
It’s a month filled with treats, all leading to the grand finale on the 31st —here are the national and international holidays happening each day…
October 1 is what National Day?
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National Pumpkin Spice Day.
National Homemade Cookies Day.
National Hair Day.
National Black Dog Day.
International Coffee Day.
World Vegetarian Day.
October 2 is what National Day?
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Guardian Angels Day.
National Custodian Day.
National Fried Scallops Day.
National Name Your Car Day.
World Farm Animals Day.
October 3 is what National Day?
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National Boyfriend Day.
Mean Girls Day.
National Consignment Day.
National Child Health Day.
National Unity Day.
National Techies Day.
World Architecture Day.
October 4 is what National Day?
(USA TODAY Network)
National Taco Day.
National Vodka Day.
National Cinnamon Roll Day.
Improve Your Office Day.
National Golf Lovers Day.
Kindness to Animals Day.
World Animal Day.
October 5 is what National Day?
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World Teacher’s Day.
Coffee with a Cop Day.
National Do Something Nice Day.
National Apple Betty Day.
National Get Funky Day.
National Kiss a Wrestler Day.
National Pumpkin Seed Day.
October 6 is what National Day?
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National Noodle Day.
National Badger Day.
Inbox Zero Day.
National Depression Screening Day.
National Coaches Day.
National Mad Hatter Day.
World Cerebral Palsy Day.
October 7 is what National Day?
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Kids Music Day.
World Smile Day.
National Body Language Day.
National Forgiveness and Happiness Day.
National Frappe Day.
National LED Light Day.
You Matter to Me Day.
National Inner Beauty Day.
October 8 is what National Day?
(USA TODAY Network)
National Pierogi Day.
International Birth Registration Day.
I love Yarn Day.
National Fluffernutter Day.
National Chess Day.
National Heroes’ Day.
World Octopus Day.
National Salmon Day.
October 9 is what National Day?
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International Beer and Pizza Day.
World Post Day.
National C60 Day.
Curious Events Day.
National Moldy Cheese Day.
Leif Erikson Day.
October 10 is what National Day?
(USA TODAY Network)
World Mental Health Day.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
National Handbag Day.
National Angel Food Cake Day.
National Cake Decorating Day.
National Native American Day.
World Homeless Day.
World Porridge Day.
World Plant-Based Burger Day.
October 11 is what National Day?
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National Sausage Pizza Day.
It’s My Party Day.
International Day of the Girl Child.
National Spread Joy Day.
Southern Food Heritage Day.
National Face Your Fears Day.
National Coming Out Day.
October 12 is what National Day?
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National Pet Obesity Day.
Emergency Nurses Day.
International Top Spinning Day.
National Bring Your Teddy Bear to School Day.
National Gumbo Day.
Farmers Day.
National Savings Day.
National Fossil Day.
National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day.
October 13 is what National Day?
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National M&M Day.
Disaster Day.
International Skeptics Day.
National Yorkshire Pudding Day.
World Sight Day.
National No Bra Day.
October 14 is what National Day?
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National Dessert Day.
Day of the Defender.
National I Love You Day.
World Egg Day.
Vet Nurse Day.
Be Bald and Be Free Day.
October 15 is what National Day?
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Bridge Day.
National Fetch Day.
Sweetest Day.
Global Handwashing Day.
International African Penguin Awareness Day.
National Lemon Bar Day.
National Motorcycle Ride Day.
National Mushroom Day.
Universal Music Day.
World Students’ Day.
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
October 16 is what National Day?
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National Liqueur Day.
Dictionary Day.
World Food Day.
Global Cat Day.
National Boss’s Day.
Ethnicity Day.
National Veterans BBQ Day.
World Toy Camera Day.
National Department Store Day.
World Spine Day.
October 17 is what National Day?
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National Pasta Day.
Child Poverty Day.
Black Poetry Day.
National Edge Day.
National Pay Back a Friend Day.
National Mulligan Day.
Women in Military Service for America Memorial Anniversary.
Wear Something Gaudy Day.
World Trauma Day.
October 18 is what National Day?
(USA TODAY Network)
National Alaska Day.
National Mashed Potato Day.
National Chocolate Cupcake Day.
Health Care Aide Day.
National No Beard Day.
National Necktie Day.
National Sunday Day.
October 19 is what National Day?
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Evaluate Your Life Day.
National Bra Day.
National Council Hill Day.
Day of Unity.
National New Friends Day.
LGBT Center Awareness Day.
World Humanitarian Action Day.
World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day.
National Seafood Bisque Day.
Ride To Work Day.
October 20 is what National Day?
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International Chefs Day.
Information Overload Day.
International Credit Union Day.
International Sloth Day.
National Day on Writing.
World Osteoporosis Day.
Conflict Resolution Day.
National Get Smart About Credit Day.
National Brandied Fruit Day.
World Statistics Day.
Spirit Day.
National Youth Confidence Day.
October 21 is what National Day?
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Celebration of the Mind Day.
Back to the Future Day.
Everyone Writes Day.
American Frog Day.
International Day of the Nacho.
Count Your Buttons Day.
National Apple Day.
Loud Shirt Day.
National Mammography Day.
National Pets for Veterans Day.
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day.
National Reptile Day.
Police Commemoration Day.
National Check Your Meds Day.
October 22 is what National Day?
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Make a Difference Day.
National Color Day.
Smart is Cool Day.
National Scar Appreciation Day.
International Stuttering Awareness Day.
National Make a Dog’s Day.
National Nut Day.
INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY.
October 23 is what National Day?
(USA TODAY Network)
National iPod Day.
National One United Race Day.
International Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day.
National Boston Cream Pie Day.
National Croc Day.
T.V. Talk Show Host Day.
National Tight Ends Day.
Slap Your Annoying Coworker Day (not recommended).
October 24 is what National Day?
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World Polio Day.
National Food Day.
National Kangaroo Awareness Day.
National Jamaican Jerk Day.
National Bologna Day.
World Tripe Day.
United Nations Day.
October 25 is what National Day?
(Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports)
World Pasta Day.
National Fine Art Appreciation Day.
National Greasy Foods Day.
Sourest Day.
Punk For A Day Day.
National Chucky The Notorious Killer Doll Day.
International Artist Day.
National Mother-in-Law Day.
National I Care About You Day.
October 26 is what National Day?
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National Pumpkin Day.
Lung Health Day.
National Mule Day.
National Chicken Fried Steak Day.
National Day of the Deployed.
National Financial Crime Fighter Day.
Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night.
National Transgender Children Day.
October 27 is what National Day?
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National Black Cat Day.
National American Beer Day.
Navy Day.
National Mentoring Day.
Cranky Co-Workers Day.
October 28 is what National Day?
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National Chocolate Day.
Bandana Day.
National Breadstick Day.
Global Champagne Day.
International Animation Day.
Wild Foods Day.
World Lemur Day.
National Immigrants Day.
National First Responders Day.
Plush Animal Lovers Day.
Frankenstein Friday.
Chucks-N-Pearls Day.
October 29 is what National Day?
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National Internet Day.
National Hermit Day.
National Muddy Dog Day.
Hug a Sheep Day.
National Oatmeal Day.
World Stroke Day.
National Pit Bull Awareness Day.
National Cat Day.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
October 30 is what National Day?
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National Text Your Ex Day.
National Checklist Day.
National Candy Corn Day.
Mischief Night.
Visit a Cemetery Day.
National Speak Up For Service Day.
National Treat Your Pet Day.
Haunted Refrigerator Night.
October 31 is what National Day?
(USA TODAY Network)
Halloween!
Books for Treats Day.
Magic Day.
National Knock Knock Joke Day.
National Doorbell Day.
World Savings Day.
World Cities Day.
National Caramel Apple Day.
Girl Scout Founder’s Day.
National Prince Day.
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