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50th anniversary: Tuvalu adopted its national flag the day the country gained independenceIn 1978, Tuvalu adopted its national flag the day the country gained independence.WikipediaDetails →Defender of Ukraine Day (Ukraine)UkraineA public holiday in Ukraine.Nager.DateDetails →National Day (Nigeria)NigeriaA public holiday in Nigeria.Nager.DateDetails →World Communion SundayThe first Sunday of October, an ecumenical Protestant observance begun by Presbyterians in 1933.Revised Common Lectionary (Vanderbilt), computedDetails →25th anniversary: A levy was imposed on the hiring of foreign domestic helpers in Hong KongIn 2003, A levy was imposed on the hiring of foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong, who numbered in the hundreds of thousands at the time.WikipediaDetails →International Coffee DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Day of Older PersonsA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA): Data brokers must process state deletion mechanism requestsConnecticutRegistered data brokers must access the DCP accessible deletion mechanism at least every 45 days and process deletion requests.RegulationsDetails →Microsoft retires Spark Native Connector for Semantic LinkMicrosoftAzure Microsoft Fabric ends support for this service.MicrosoftDetails →US Supreme Court term opens (October Term 2028)The Court’s annual term begins on the first Monday in October.Supreme Court of the United States, computedDetails →Chuseok (South Korea)South KoreaA public holiday in South Korea.Nager.DateDetails →National Day (Hong Kong)Hong KongA public holiday in Hong Kong.Nager.DateDetails →International Day of Non-ViolenceA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Full moon: Harvest MoonTraditional North American name: Harvest Moon. Moon 405,146 km from Earth.NASA, computedDetails →Mid-Autumn FestivalMooncakes under the harvest full moon; Chuseok in Korea falls on the same day. Day 15 of lunar month 8.Hong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Chuseok (South Korea)South KoreaA public holiday in South Korea.Nager.DateDetails →German Unity Day (Germany)GermanyA public holiday in Germany, known locally as Tag der Deutschen Einheit.Nager.DateDetails →Mid-Autumn Festival (China)ChinaA public holiday in China.Nager.DateDetails →National Foundation Day (South Korea)South KoreaA public holiday in South Korea.Nager.DateDetails →Cao Dai: Festival of the Holy MotherThe feast of the Mother Goddess (Dieu Tri Kim Mau) at Tay Ninh. Day 15 of lunar month 8.Hong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Ok Phansa (End of Vassa)The end of the rains retreat (Pavarana): merit-making, boat races and fire boats on the Mekong; Kathina robe offerings follow.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: Roy Horn of the American entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy (both pictured) was...In 2003, Roy Horn of the American entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy (both pictured) was mauled by a tiger during a performance at the Mirage on the Las Vegas...WikipediaDetails →75th anniversary: Vancouver's Holy Rosary Cathedral was dedicated by Archbishop William Mark...In 1953, Vancouver's Holy Rosary Cathedral was dedicated by Archbishop William Mark Duke, fifty-three years after it first opened.WikipediaDetails →Chuseok (South Korea)South KoreaA public holiday in South Korea.Nager.DateDetails →Day following the Mid-Autumn Festival (Hong Kong)Hong KongA public holiday in Hong Kong.Nager.DateDetails →St. Francis of Assisi's Day (Italy)ItalyA public holiday in Italy, known locally as San Francesco d'Assisi.Nager.DateDetails →Saint Francis of AssisiMemorial of Saint Francis; many churches bless animals on or near this day.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →SukkotThe Festival of Booths. Begins at sundown on Wed, October 4, 2028.Hebcal, computedDetails →Republic Day (Portugal)PortugalA public holiday in Portugal, known locally as Implantação da República.Nager.DateDetails →125th anniversary: Samuel Griffith (pictured) became the first Chief Justice of Australia, while...In 1903, Samuel Griffith (pictured) became the first Chief Justice of Australia, while Edmund Barton and Richard O'Connor became the first Puisne Justices of...WikipediaDetails →World Teachers’ DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Apache Software Foundation retires Apache Pulsar 5.0Apache Software FoundationApache Pulsar ends support for this runtime.Apache Software FoundationDetails →Armed Forces Day (Egypt)EgyptA public holiday in Egypt.Nager.DateDetails →Ernest Walton, born 1903 (125 years)Irish physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1995).WikipediaDetails →World Habitat DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Karva ChauthA sunrise-to-moonrise fast kept by married women in North India. Ashvin, Krishna 4. Regional dates can differ by a day.Wikipedia, computedDetails →150th anniversary: The state funeral of Mindon Min (pictured)In 1878, The state funeral of Mindon Min (pictured), who ruled Myanmar for 25 years, took place; his death was reportedly preceded by strange omens, and his...WikipediaDetails →World Cotton DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Battle of Angamos (Peru)PeruA public holiday in Peru, known locally as Combate de Angamos.Nager.DateDetails →Draconids meteor shower peakUp to about 10 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.International Meteor Organization, computedDetails →Ursula von der Leyen, born 1958 (70 years)Belgian-German physician and politician, Defense Minister of Germany, President of the European Commission.WikipediaDetails →Indigenous Peoples' DayMinnesotaA public holiday in Minnesota.Nager.DateDetails →Columbus Day (Puerto Rico)Puerto RicoA public holiday in Puerto Rico, known locally as Día de la Raza / Descubrimiento de América.Nager.DateDetails →Hangul Day (South Korea)South KoreaA public holiday in South Korea.Nager.DateDetails →Independence Day (Uganda)UgandaA public holiday in Uganda.Nager.DateDetails →Sports Day (Japan)JapanA public holiday in Japan.Nager.DateDetails →Thanksgiving (Canada)CanadaA public holiday in Canada.Nager.DateDetails →Heinz Fischer, born 1938 (90 years)Austrian academic and politician, 11th President of Austria.WikipediaDetails →World Post DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →World Mental Health DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Mazingira Day (Kenya)KenyaA public holiday in Kenya.Nager.DateDetails →125th anniversary: Emmeline Pankhurst (pictured) founded the Women's Social and Political Union, a...In 1903, Emmeline Pankhurst (pictured) founded the Women's Social and Political Union, a militant organisation campaigning for women's suffrage in the United...WikipediaDetails →Microsoft retires Windows 11 Home and Pro, Version 26H2MicrosoftMicrosoft Lifecycle ends support for this product.MicrosoftDetails →Windows 10 business Extended Security Updates endPaid Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 end for businesses and schools, at most.WikipediaDetails →Hoshana RabaThe seventh day of Sukkot, the last day of judgement of the High Holy Day season. Begins at sundown on Tue, October 10, 2028.Hebcal, computedDetails →Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).NASA, computedDetails →International Day of the Girl ChildA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Microsoft retires Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, Version 25H2MicrosoftMicrosoft Lifecycle ends support for this product.MicrosoftDetails →100th anniversary: The iron lung (example pictured), a type of medical ventilator, was used for...In 1928, The iron lung (example pictured), a type of medical ventilator, was used for the first time at the Boston Children's Hospital to treat an...WikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: While in prison for murder, boxer James Scott defeated Eddie "The Flame"...In 1978, While in prison for murder, boxer James Scott defeated Eddie "The Flame" Gregory, a leading light heavyweight.WikipediaDetails →ECB monetary policy meetingEuropean Central Bank, FrankfurtThe ECB Governing Council sets euro area interest rates; the decision is published on the last day, followed by the press conference.European Central BankDetails →National Day of Spain (Spain)SpainA public holiday in Spain, known locally as Fiesta Nacional de España.Nager.DateDetails →Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil)BrazilA public holiday in Brazil, known locally as Nossa Senhora Aparecida.Nager.DateDetails →Gahambar Ayathrem (herding home)The fourth Gahambar, in the Fasli calendar.avesta.org Zoroastrian calendars, computedDetails →Shemini AtzeretThe eighth day of assembly, right after Sukkot. Begins at sundown on Wed, October 11, 2028.Hebcal, computedDetails →Hugh Jackman, born 1968 (60 years)Australian actor, singer, and producer.WikipediaDetails →Simchat TorahCelebrates finishing and restarting the annual Torah reading. Begins at sundown on Thu, October 12, 2028.Hebcal, computedDetails →International Day for Disaster Risk ReductionA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Nyerere Day (Tanzania)TanzaniaA public holiday in Tanzania, known locally as Siku ya Nyerere.Nager.DateDetails →75th anniversary: Israeli military commander Ariel Sharon and his Unit 101 special forces...In 1953, Israeli military commander Ariel Sharon and his Unit 101 special forces attacked the village of Qibya on the West Bank, destroying 45 buildings,...WikipediaDetails →Usher, born 1978 (50 years)American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor.WikipediaDetails →DhanterasThe first day of the five days of Diwali. Ashvin, Krishna 13. Regional dates can differ by a day.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Confucius’s Birthday (traditional lunar date)The traditional birthday of Confucius, kept by the Confucian Academy in Hong Kong and in Confucian temples. Day 27 of lunar month 8.Hong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Kanname-saiIse Jingu’s most important annual rite: the first rice of the harvest is offered to Amaterasu.Ise Jingu, computedDetails →International Day of Rural WomenA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →World Food DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Columbus Day (Colombia)ColombiaA public holiday in Colombia, known locally as Día de la Raza.Nager.DateDetails →Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity (Argentina)ArgentinaA public holiday in Argentina, known locally as Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural.Nager.DateDetails →National Heroes Day (Jamaica)JamaicaA public holiday in Jamaica.Nager.DateDetails →DiwaliThe festival of lights; Lakshmi Puja on the new-moon evening. Also Bandi Chhor Divas for Sikhs and the Nirvana of Mahavira for Jains. Ashvin, Amavasya....Wikipedia, computedDetails →Bandi Chhor DivasThe release of Guru Hargobind from Gwalior Fort, celebrated on Diwali.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)The liberation (moksha) of Mahavira at Pavapuri in 527 BCE, kept by Jains on Diwali; the Jain new year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) begins the next day.Wikipedia, computedDetails →New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.NASA, computedDetails →Naraka ChaturdashiKrishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura: the main day of Deepavali in South India (North India’s Choti Diwali is often the day before). Ashvin, Krishna...Wikipedia, computedDetails →Mercury at greatest western elongationMercury is 18.2° from the Sun, best seen in the morning sky.Astronomy Engine, computedDetails →International Day for the Eradication of PovertyA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Govardhan PujaKrishna lifts Govardhan hill; the fourth day of Diwali (Annakut), also the Gujarati new year. Kartika, Shukla 1. Regional dates can differ by a day.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Nine Emperor Gods FestivalNine days of Taoist rites and vegetarian fasting in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand (the Phuket Vegetarian Festival). Day 1 of lunar month 9.Hong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Birth of the BabThe first of the Twin Holy Birthdays. Begins at sunset the evening before.Baha’i World Centre, computedDetails →Bhai DoojSisters pray for their brothers; the fifth and last day of Diwali. Kartika, Shukla 2. Regional dates can differ by a day.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Birth of Baha’u’llahThe second of the Twin Holy Birthdays. Begins at sunset the evening before.Baha’i World Centre, computedDetails →Mashujaa Day (Kenya)KenyaA public holiday in Kenya.Nager.DateDetails →Orionids meteor shower peakUp to about 20 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.International Meteor Organization, computedDetails →Valkey retires Valkey 9.0ValkeyValkey ends support for this runtime.ValkeyDetails →Databricks retires Databricks Runtime end of support 17.3 LTSDatabricksDatabricks Runtime ends support for this runtime.DatabricksDetails →
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| Coming upJune 2028 | ||||
| Jun 5Monin 1 year | Ordinary Time (after Pentecost)The long second stretch of Ordinary Time, from the day after Pentecost to the Saturday before Advent.Religion · Catholic · to Dec 2 · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
| Coming upSeptember 2028 | ||||
| Sep 1Friin 1 year | Bear season opens (MN)The season runs through Oct 15, 2028 (Permit areas & no-quota area).Outdoors · Hunting · to Oct 15 · Permit areas & no-quota area · Minnesota DNR | Permit areas & no-quota area | annual | Minnesota DNR |
| Sep 15Friin 1 year | National Hispanic Heritage MonthNational Hispanic Heritage Month, observed across the US.Observances · Heritage months · to Oct 15 · Library of Congress and partners | – | annual | Library of Congress and partnersComputed (rule) |
| Coming upOctober 2028 | ||||
| Oct 1Sunin 1 year | 50th anniversary: Tuvalu adopted its national flag the day the country gained independenceIn 1978, Tuvalu adopted its national flag the day the country gained independence.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| Defender of Ukraine Day (Ukraine)A public holiday in Ukraine.Holidays · Ukraine · Ukraine · Nager.Date | Ukraine | annual | Nager.Date | |
| National Day (Nigeria)A public holiday in Nigeria.Holidays · Nigeria · Nigeria · Nager.Date | Nigeria | annual | Nager.Date | |
| World Communion SundayThe first Sunday of October, an ecumenical Protestant observance begun by Presbyterians in 1933.Religion · Protestant, Anglican and Lutheran · Revised Common Lectionary (Vanderbilt) | – | annual | Revised Common Lectionary (Vanderbilt)Computed (rule) | |
| 25th anniversary: A levy was imposed on the hiring of foreign domestic helpers in Hong KongIn 2003, A levy was imposed on the hiring of foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong, who numbered in the hundreds of thousands at the time.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| International Coffee DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| International Day of Older PersonsA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA): Data brokers must process state deletion mechanism requestsRegistered data brokers must access the DCP accessible deletion mechanism at least every 45 days and process deletion requests.Tech · Compliance deadlines · Connecticut · Regulations | Connecticut | one-off | Regulations | |
| Microsoft retires Spark Native Connector for Semantic LinkUnverifiedAzure Microsoft Fabric ends support for this service.Tech · Retirements · Microsoft · Microsoft | Microsoft | one-off | Microsoft | |
| Oct 2Monin 1 year | US Supreme Court term opens (October Term 2028)The Court’s annual term begins on the first Monday in October.Politics · Government · Supreme Court of the United States | – | annual | Supreme Court of the United StatesComputed (rule) |
| Chuseok (South Korea)A public holiday in South Korea.Holidays · South Korea · South Korea · Nager.Date | South Korea | annual | Nager.Date | |
| National Day (Hong Kong)A public holiday in Hong Kong.Holidays · Hong Kong · Hong Kong · Nager.Date | Hong Kong | annual | Nager.Date | |
| International Day of Non-ViolenceA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 3Tuein 1 year | Full moon: Harvest MoonTraditional North American name: Harvest Moon. Moon 405,146 km from Earth.Sky · Moon phases · 11:25 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Mid-Autumn FestivalMooncakes under the harvest full moon; Chuseok in Korea falls on the same day. Day 15 of lunar month 8.Culture · Lunar calendar festivals · Hong Kong Observatory | – | annual | Hong Kong ObservatoryComputed (rule) | |
| Chuseok (South Korea)A public holiday in South Korea.Holidays · South Korea · South Korea · Nager.Date | South Korea | annual | Nager.Date | |
| German Unity Day (Germany)A public holiday in Germany, known locally as Tag der Deutschen Einheit.Holidays · Germany · Germany · Nager.Date | Germany | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Mid-Autumn Festival (China)A public holiday in China.Holidays · China · China · Nager.Date | China | annual | Nager.Date | |
| National Foundation Day (South Korea)A public holiday in South Korea.Holidays · South Korea · South Korea · Nager.Date | South Korea | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Cao Dai: Festival of the Holy MotherThe feast of the Mother Goddess (Dieu Tri Kim Mau) at Tay Ninh. Day 15 of lunar month 8.Religion · Cao Dai · Hong Kong Observatory | – | annual | Hong Kong ObservatoryComputed (rule) | |
| Ok Phansa (End of Vassa)The end of the rains retreat (Pavarana): merit-making, boat races and fire boats on the Mekong; Kathina robe offerings follow.Religion · Buddhism · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 25th anniversary: Roy Horn of the American entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy (both pictured) was...In 2003, Roy Horn of the American entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy (both pictured) was mauled by a tiger during a performance at the Mirage on the Las Vegas...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 75th anniversary: Vancouver's Holy Rosary Cathedral was dedicated by Archbishop William Mark...In 1953, Vancouver's Holy Rosary Cathedral was dedicated by Archbishop William Mark Duke, fifty-three years after it first opened.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Oct 4Wedin 1 year | Chuseok (South Korea)A public holiday in South Korea.Holidays · South Korea · South Korea · Nager.Date | South Korea | annual | Nager.Date |
| Day following the Mid-Autumn Festival (Hong Kong)A public holiday in Hong Kong.Holidays · Hong Kong · Hong Kong · Nager.Date | Hong Kong | annual | Nager.Date | |
| St. Francis of Assisi's Day (Italy)A public holiday in Italy, known locally as San Francesco d'Assisi.Holidays · Italy · Italy · Nager.Date | Italy | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Saint Francis of AssisiMemorial of Saint Francis; many churches bless animals on or near this day.Religion · Catholic · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) | |
| Oct 5Thuin 1 year | SukkotThe Festival of Booths. Begins at sundown on Wed, October 4, 2028.Religion · Judaism · to Oct 11 · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| Republic Day (Portugal)A public holiday in Portugal, known locally as Implantação da República.Holidays · Portugal · Portugal · Nager.Date | Portugal | annual | Nager.Date | |
| 125th anniversary: Samuel Griffith (pictured) became the first Chief Justice of Australia, while...In 1903, Samuel Griffith (pictured) became the first Chief Justice of Australia, while Edmund Barton and Richard O'Connor became the first Puisne Justices of...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| World Teachers’ DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Apache Software Foundation retires Apache Pulsar 5.0UnverifiedApache Pulsar ends support for this runtime.Tech · Retirements · Apache Software Foundation · Apache Software Foundation | Apache Software Foundation | one-off | Apache Software Foundation | |
| Oct 6Friin 1 year | Armed Forces Day (Egypt)A public holiday in Egypt.Holidays · Egypt · Egypt · Nager.Date | Egypt | annual | Nager.Date |
| Ernest Walton, born 1903 (125 years)Irish physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1995).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| World Habitat DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 7Satin 1 year | Karva ChauthTentativeA sunrise-to-moonrise fast kept by married women in North India. Ashvin, Krishna 4. Regional dates can differ by a day.Religion · Hinduism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| 150th anniversary: The state funeral of Mindon Min (pictured)In 1878, The state funeral of Mindon Min (pictured), who ruled Myanmar for 25 years, took place; his death was reportedly preceded by strange omens, and his...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| World Cotton DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 8Sunin 1 year | Battle of Angamos (Peru)A public holiday in Peru, known locally as Combate de Angamos.Holidays · Peru · Peru · Nager.Date | Peru | annual | Nager.Date |
| Draconids meteor shower peakUp to about 10 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.Sky · Meteor showers · International Meteor Organization | – | annual | International Meteor OrganizationComputed (rule) | |
| Ursula von der Leyen, born 1958 (70 years)Belgian-German physician and politician, Defense Minister of Germany, President of the European Commission.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Oct 9Monin 1 year | Indigenous Peoples' DayA public holiday in Minnesota.Holidays · United States · Minnesota · Nager.Date | Minnesota | annual | Nager.Date |
| Columbus Day (Puerto Rico)A public holiday in Puerto Rico, known locally as Día de la Raza / Descubrimiento de América.Holidays · Puerto Rico · Puerto Rico · Nager.Date | Puerto Rico | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Hangul Day (South Korea)A public holiday in South Korea.Holidays · South Korea · South Korea · Nager.Date | South Korea | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Independence Day (Uganda)A public holiday in Uganda.Holidays · Uganda · Uganda · Nager.Date | Uganda | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Sports Day (Japan)A public holiday in Japan.Holidays · Japan · Japan · Nager.Date | Japan | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Thanksgiving (Canada)A public holiday in Canada.Holidays · Canada · Canada · Nager.Date | Canada | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Heinz Fischer, born 1938 (90 years)Austrian academic and politician, 11th President of Austria.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| World Post DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 10Tuein 1 year | World Mental Health DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| Mazingira Day (Kenya)A public holiday in Kenya.Holidays · Kenya · Kenya · Nager.Date | Kenya | annual | Nager.Date | |
| 125th anniversary: Emmeline Pankhurst (pictured) founded the Women's Social and Political Union, a...In 1903, Emmeline Pankhurst (pictured) founded the Women's Social and Political Union, a militant organisation campaigning for women's suffrage in the United...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Microsoft retires Windows 11 Home and Pro, Version 26H2UnverifiedMicrosoft Lifecycle ends support for this product.Tech · Retirements · Microsoft · Microsoft | Microsoft | one-off | Microsoft | |
| Windows 10 business Extended Security Updates endPaid Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 end for businesses and schools, at most.Tech · Launches · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Oct 11Wedin 1 year | Hoshana RabaThe seventh day of Sukkot, the last day of judgement of the High Holy Day season. Begins at sundown on Tue, October 10, 2028.Religion · Judaism · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).Sky · Moon phases · 6:57 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| International Day of the Girl ChildA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Microsoft retires Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, Version 25H2UnverifiedMicrosoft Lifecycle ends support for this product.Tech · Retirements · Microsoft · Microsoft | Microsoft | one-off | Microsoft | |
| Oct 12Thuin 1 year | 100th anniversary: The iron lung (example pictured), a type of medical ventilator, was used for...In 1928, The iron lung (example pictured), a type of medical ventilator, was used for the first time at the Boston Children's Hospital to treat an...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| 50th anniversary: While in prison for murder, boxer James Scott defeated Eddie "The Flame"...In 1978, While in prison for murder, boxer James Scott defeated Eddie "The Flame" Gregory, a leading light heavyweight.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| ECB monetary policy meetingThe ECB Governing Council sets euro area interest rates; the decision is published on the last day, followed by the press conference.Economy · Other central banks · 2:15 pm GMT+2 · European Central Bank, Frankfurt · European Central Bank | European Central Bank, Frankfurt | eight times a year | European Central Bank | |
| National Day of Spain (Spain)A public holiday in Spain, known locally as Fiesta Nacional de España.Holidays · Spain · Spain · Nager.Date | Spain | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil)A public holiday in Brazil, known locally as Nossa Senhora Aparecida.Holidays · Brazil · Brazil · Nager.Date | Brazil | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Gahambar Ayathrem (herding home)The fourth Gahambar, in the Fasli calendar.Religion · Zoroastrianism · to Oct 16 · avesta.org Zoroastrian calendars | – | annual | avesta.org Zoroastrian calendarsComputed (rule) | |
| Shemini AtzeretThe eighth day of assembly, right after Sukkot. Begins at sundown on Wed, October 11, 2028.Religion · Judaism · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) | |
| Hugh Jackman, born 1968 (60 years)Australian actor, singer, and producer.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Oct 13Friin 1 year | Simchat TorahCelebrates finishing and restarting the annual Torah reading. Begins at sundown on Thu, October 12, 2028.Religion · Judaism · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| International Day for Disaster Risk ReductionA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 14Satin 1 year | Nyerere Day (Tanzania)A public holiday in Tanzania, known locally as Siku ya Nyerere.Holidays · Tanzania · Tanzania · Nager.Date | Tanzania | annual | Nager.Date |
| 75th anniversary: Israeli military commander Ariel Sharon and his Unit 101 special forces...In 1953, Israeli military commander Ariel Sharon and his Unit 101 special forces attacked the village of Qibya on the West Bank, destroying 45 buildings,...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Usher, born 1978 (50 years)American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Oct 15Sunin 1 year | DhanterasTentativeThe first day of the five days of Diwali. Ashvin, Krishna 13. Regional dates can differ by a day.Religion · Hinduism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| Confucius’s Birthday (traditional lunar date)The traditional birthday of Confucius, kept by the Confucian Academy in Hong Kong and in Confucian temples. Day 27 of lunar month 8.Religion · Confucianism · Hong Kong Observatory | – | annual | Hong Kong ObservatoryComputed (rule) | |
| Kanname-saiIse Jingu’s most important annual rite: the first rice of the harvest is offered to Amaterasu.Religion · Shinto · to Oct 17 · Ise Jingu | – | annual | Ise JinguComputed (rule) | |
| International Day of Rural WomenA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 16Monin 1 year | World Food DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| Columbus Day (Colombia)A public holiday in Colombia, known locally as Día de la Raza.Holidays · Colombia · Colombia · Nager.Date | Colombia | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity (Argentina)A public holiday in Argentina, known locally as Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural.Holidays · Argentina · Argentina · Nager.Date | Argentina | annual | Nager.Date | |
| National Heroes Day (Jamaica)A public holiday in Jamaica.Holidays · Jamaica · Jamaica · Nager.Date | Jamaica | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Oct 17Tuein 1 year | DiwaliTentativeThe festival of lights; Lakshmi Puja on the new-moon evening. Also Bandi Chhor Divas for Sikhs and the Nirvana of Mahavira for Jains. Ashvin, Amavasya....Religion · Hinduism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| Bandi Chhor DivasTentativeThe release of Guru Hargobind from Gwalior Fort, celebrated on Diwali.Religion · Sikhism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) | |
| Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)TentativeThe liberation (moksha) of Mahavira at Pavapuri in 527 BCE, kept by Jains on Diwali; the Jain new year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) begins the next day.Religion · Jainism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) | |
| New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.Sky · Moon phases · 9:57 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| Naraka ChaturdashiTentativeKrishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura: the main day of Deepavali in South India (North India’s Choti Diwali is often the day before). Ashvin, Krishna...Religion · Hinduism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) | |
| Mercury at greatest western elongationMercury is 18.2° from the Sun, best seen in the morning sky.Sky · Planets · Astronomy Engine | – | recurring | Astronomy EngineComputed (rule) | |
| International Day for the Eradication of PovertyA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 18Wedin 1 year | Govardhan PujaTentativeKrishna lifts Govardhan hill; the fourth day of Diwali (Annakut), also the Gujarati new year. Kartika, Shukla 1. Regional dates can differ by a day.Religion · Hinduism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| Nine Emperor Gods FestivalNine days of Taoist rites and vegetarian fasting in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand (the Phuket Vegetarian Festival). Day 1 of lunar month 9.Religion · Taoism and Chinese folk religion · to Oct 26 · Hong Kong Observatory | – | annual | Hong Kong ObservatoryComputed (rule) | |
| Oct 19Thuin 1 year | Birth of the BabThe first of the Twin Holy Birthdays. Begins at sunset the evening before.Religion · Baha’i · Baha’i World Centre | – | annual | Baha’i World CentreComputed (rule) |
| Bhai DoojTentativeSisters pray for their brothers; the fifth and last day of Diwali. Kartika, Shukla 2. Regional dates can differ by a day.Religion · Hinduism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) | |
| Oct 20Friin 1 year | Birth of Baha’u’llahThe second of the Twin Holy Birthdays. Begins at sunset the evening before.Religion · Baha’i · Baha’i World Centre | – | annual | Baha’i World CentreComputed (rule) |
| Mashujaa Day (Kenya)A public holiday in Kenya.Holidays · Kenya · Kenya · Nager.Date | Kenya | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Oct 21Satin 1 year | Orionids meteor shower peakUp to about 20 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.Sky · Meteor showers · International Meteor Organization | – | annual | International Meteor OrganizationComputed (rule) |
| Valkey retires Valkey 9.0UnverifiedValkey ends support for this runtime.Tech · Retirements · Valkey · Valkey | Valkey | one-off | Valkey | |
| Oct 22Sunin 1 year | Databricks retires Databricks Runtime end of support 17.3 LTSUnverifiedDatabricks Runtime ends support for this runtime.Tech · Retirements · Databricks · Databricks | Databricks | one-off | Databricks |