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National Hispanic Heritage MonthNational Hispanic Heritage Month, observed across the US.Library of Congress and partners, 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 →Sharad NavaratriNine nights of the goddess Durga; Durga Puja in Bengal. Ashvin, Shukla 1. Regional dates can differ by a day.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Days of Awe (Ten Days of Repentance)The ten days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur. Begins at sundown on Fri, September 27, 2030.Hebcal, computedDetails →
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Defender of Ukraine Day (Ukraine)UkraineA public holiday in Ukraine.Nager.DateDetails →Inauguration Day (Mexico)MexicoA public holiday in Mexico, known locally as Transmisión del Poder Ejecutivo Federal.Nager.DateDetails →National Day (Hong Kong)Hong KongA public holiday in Hong Kong.Nager.DateDetails →International Coffee DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Day of Older PersonsA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →25th anniversary: Typhoon Longwang made landfall in China as the deadliest tropical cyclone in...In 2005, Typhoon Longwang made landfall in China as the deadliest tropical cyclone in that year to impact the country.WikipediaDetails →International Day of Non-ViolenceA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Durga PujaBengal’s great festival of the goddess Durga, from Maha Saptami to Vijaya Dashami (the goddess is welcomed on Shashthi, the day before). Ashvin, Shukla 7....Wikipedia, computedDetails →German Unity Day (Germany)GermanyA public holiday in Germany, known locally as Tag der Deutschen Einheit.Nager.DateDetails →National Foundation Day (South Korea)South KoreaA public holiday in South Korea.Nager.DateDetails →First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).NASA, computedDetails →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 →Neptune at oppositionNeptune is opposite the Sun: up all night and at its brightest for the year.Astronomy Engine, computedDetails →Chung Yeung Festival (Hong Kong)Hong KongA public holiday in Hong Kong.Nager.DateDetails →Republic Day (Portugal)PortugalA public holiday in Portugal, known locally as Implantação da República.Nager.DateDetails →Double Ninth FestivalChongyang: climbing heights, honoring elders. Day 9 of lunar month 9.Hong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →World Teachers’ DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Dussehra (Vijayadashami)The victory of Rama over Ravana and of Durga over Mahishasura. Ashvin, Shukla 10. Regional dates can differ by a day.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Armed Forces Day (Egypt)EgyptA public holiday in Egypt.Nager.DateDetails →World Communion SundayThe first Sunday of October, an ecumenical Protestant observance begun by Presbyterians in 1933.Revised Common Lectionary (Vanderbilt), computedDetails →Hafez al-Assad, born 1930 (100 years)Syrian general and politician, 20th President of Syria (died 2000).WikipediaDetails →World Habitat DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Yom KippurThe Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the Jewish year; a 25-hour fast. Begins at sundown on Sun, October 6, 2030.Hebcal, computedDetails →US Supreme Court term opens (October Term 2030)The Court’s annual term begins on the first Monday in October.Supreme Court of the United States, computedDetails →250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: Patriots and Loyalist militias engaged each other...In 1780, American Revolutionary War: Patriots and Loyalist militias engaged each other at the Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina.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 →Matt Damon, born 1970 (60 years)American actor, producer, and screenwriter.WikipediaDetails →Sadiq Khan, born 1970 (60 years)English lawyer and politician, Minister of State for Transport, Mayor of London.WikipediaDetails →250th anniversary: The deadliest Atlantic hurricane on record began to impact the CaribbeanIn 1780, The deadliest Atlantic hurricane on record began to impact the Caribbean, killing at least 20,000 people across the Antilles over the subsequent days.WikipediaDetails →John Lennon, born 1940 (90 years)English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 1980).WikipediaDetails →Hangul Day (South Korea)South KoreaA public holiday in South Korea.Nager.DateDetails →Independence Day (Uganda)UgandaA public holiday in Uganda.Nager.DateDetails →Jody Williams, born 1950 (80 years)American academic and activist, Nobel Prize laureate.WikipediaDetails →World Post DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →1350th anniversary: Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of Muhammad, was killed at the Battle of Karbala...In 680, Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of Muhammad, was killed at the Battle of Karbala (depicted) by the forces of Yazid I, whom Husayn had refused to recognize...WikipediaDetails →World Mental Health DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Mazingira Day (Kenya)KenyaA public holiday in Kenya.Nager.DateDetails →Harold Pinter, born 1930 (100 years)English playwright, screenwriter, director Nobel Prize laureate (died 2008).WikipediaDetails →Isabella II, born 1830 (200 years)Isabella II of Spain (died 1904).WikipediaDetails →Full moon: Hunter's MoonTraditional North American name: Hunter's Moon. Moon 394,473 km from Earth.NASA, 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 →International Day of the Girl ChildA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →SukkotThe Festival of Booths. Begins at sundown on Fri, October 11, 2030.Hebcal, computedDetails →Columbus Day (Chile)ChileA public holiday in Chile, known locally as Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos.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 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 →International Day for Disaster Risk ReductionA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Indigenous Peoples' DayMinnesotaA public holiday in Minnesota.Nager.DateDetails →50th anniversary: The 6th Congress of the Workers' Party concluded, having anointed North Korean...In 1980, The 6th Congress of the Workers' Party concluded, having anointed North Korean president Kim Il Sung's son Kim Jong Il as his successor.WikipediaDetails →Columbus Day (Puerto Rico)Puerto RicoA public holiday in Puerto Rico, known locally as Día de la Raza / Descubrimiento de América.Nager.DateDetails →Nyerere Day (Tanzania)TanzaniaA public holiday in Tanzania, known locally as Siku ya Nyerere.Nager.DateDetails →Sports Day (Japan)JapanA public holiday in Japan.Nager.DateDetails →Thanksgiving (Canada)CanadaA public holiday in Canada.Nager.DateDetails →225th anniversary: War of the Third Coalition: French forces under Marshal Michel Ney defeated...In 1805, War of the Third Coalition: French forces under Marshal Michel Ney defeated Austrian forces in Elchingen, present-day Germany.WikipediaDetails →Kanname-saiIse Jingu’s most important annual rite: the first rice of the harvest is offered to Amaterasu.Ise Jingu, computedDetails →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 →International Day of Rural WomenA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →World Food DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →National Heroes Day (Jamaica)JamaicaA public holiday in Jamaica.Nager.DateDetails →125th anniversary: Authorities of the British Raj partitioned the Bengal Presidency, separating...In 1905, Authorities of the British Raj partitioned the Bengal Presidency, separating the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.WikipediaDetails →International Day for the Eradication of PovertyA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Hoshana RabaThe seventh day of Sukkot, the last day of judgement of the High Holy Day season. Begins at sundown on Thu, October 17, 2030.Hebcal, computedDetails →Shemini AtzeretThe eighth day of assembly, right after Sukkot. Begins at sundown on Fri, October 18, 2030.Hebcal, computedDetails →Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).NASA, computedDetails →25th anniversary: Hurricane Wilma (pictured) became the most intense Atlantic hurricane on record...In 2005, Hurricane Wilma (pictured) became the most intense Atlantic hurricane on record with a minimum atmospheric pressure of 882 mbar (26.05 inHg).WikipediaDetails →75th anniversary: At a meeting of its general assembly, the European Broadcasting Union approved...In 1955, At a meeting of its general assembly, the European Broadcasting Union approved the staging of the first Eurovision Song Contest.WikipediaDetails →Simchat TorahCelebrates finishing and restarting the annual Torah reading. Begins at sundown on Sat, October 19, 2030.Hebcal, computedDetails →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 →Mashujaa Day (Kenya)KenyaA public holiday in Kenya.Nager.DateDetails →25th anniversary: Bellview Airlines Flight 210 crashed in Ogun State, NigeriaIn 2005, Bellview Airlines Flight 210 crashed in Ogun State, Nigeria, killing all 117 people on board.WikipediaDetails →1956 Revolution Memorial Day (Hungary)HungaryA public holiday in Hungary, known locally as Nemzeti ünnep.Nager.DateDetails →75th anniversary: The State of Vietnam voted in a referendum to become a republicIn 1955, The State of Vietnam voted in a referendum to become a republic.WikipediaDetails →International Day of the Snow LeopardA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →DhanterasThe first day of the five days of Diwali. Ashvin, Krishna 13. Regional dates can differ by a day.Wikipedia, computedDetails →100th anniversary: The Pacification Junta deposed Brazillian president Washington Luís, ending the...In 1930, The Pacification Junta deposed Brazillian president Washington Luís, ending the Brazilian Revolution of 1930.WikipediaDetails →United Nations DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →World Development Information DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →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 →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 →National Holiday (Austria)AustriaA public holiday in Austria, known locally as Nationalfeiertag.Nager.DateDetails →125th anniversary: The Saint Petersburg Soviet held its first meeting, becoming the first elected...In 1905, The Saint Petersburg Soviet held its first meeting, becoming the first elected body in Russia to represent workers.WikipediaDetails →75th anniversary: Ngô Đình Diệm proclaimed himself president of the newly created Republic of...In 1955, Ngô Đình Diệm proclaimed himself president of the newly created Republic of Vietnam after defeating former emperor Bảo Đại in a fraudulent referendum...WikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: The Chun Doo-hwan government arrested 153 people related to the Jogye OrderIn 1980, The Chun Doo-hwan government arrested 153 people related to the Jogye Order, which is considered an abuse of state power.WikipediaDetails →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 →
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| Jun 10Monin 3 years | Ordinary Time (after Pentecost)The long second stretch of Ordinary Time, from the day after Pentecost to the Saturday before Advent.Religion · Catholic · to Nov 30 · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
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| Sep 15Sunin 3 years | 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) |
| Sep 27Friin 3 years | 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 5 · Hong Kong Observatory | – | annual | Hong Kong ObservatoryComputed (rule) |
| Sep 28Satin 3 years | Sharad NavaratriTentativeNine nights of the goddess Durga; Durga Puja in Bengal. Ashvin, Shukla 1. Regional dates can differ by a day.Religion · Hinduism · to Oct 6 · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| Days of Awe (Ten Days of Repentance)The ten days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur. Begins at sundown on Fri, September 27, 2030.Religion · Judaism · to Oct 7 · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) | |
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| Oct 1Tuein 3 years | Defender of Ukraine Day (Ukraine)A public holiday in Ukraine.Holidays · Ukraine · Ukraine · Nager.Date | Ukraine | annual | Nager.Date |
| Inauguration Day (Mexico)A public holiday in Mexico, known locally as Transmisión del Poder Ejecutivo Federal.Holidays · Mexico · Mexico · Nager.Date | Mexico | 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 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 | |
| Oct 2Wedin 3 years | 25th anniversary: Typhoon Longwang made landfall in China as the deadliest tropical cyclone in...In 2005, Typhoon Longwang made landfall in China as the deadliest tropical cyclone in that year to impact the country.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| International Day of Non-ViolenceA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 3Thuin 3 years | Durga PujaTentativeBengal’s great festival of the goddess Durga, from Maha Saptami to Vijaya Dashami (the goddess is welcomed on Shashthi, the day before). Ashvin, Shukla 7....Religion · Hinduism · to Oct 6 · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| 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 | |
| National Foundation Day (South Korea)A public holiday in South Korea.Holidays · South Korea · South Korea · Nager.Date | South Korea | annual | Nager.Date | |
| First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).Sky · Moon phases · 10:56 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| Oct 4Friin 3 years | 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) | |
| Neptune at oppositionNeptune is opposite the Sun: up all night and at its brightest for the year.Sky · Planets · Astronomy Engine | – | about yearly | Astronomy EngineComputed (rule) | |
| Oct 5Satin 3 years | Chung Yeung Festival (Hong Kong)A public holiday in Hong Kong.Holidays · Hong Kong · Hong Kong · Nager.Date | Hong Kong | annual | Nager.Date |
| Republic Day (Portugal)A public holiday in Portugal, known locally as Implantação da República.Holidays · Portugal · Portugal · Nager.Date | Portugal | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Double Ninth FestivalChongyang: climbing heights, honoring elders. Day 9 of lunar month 9.Culture · Lunar calendar festivals · Hong Kong Observatory | – | annual | Hong Kong ObservatoryComputed (rule) | |
| World Teachers’ DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 6Sunin 3 years | Dussehra (Vijayadashami)TentativeThe victory of Rama over Ravana and of Durga over Mahishasura. Ashvin, Shukla 10. Regional dates can differ by a day.Religion · Hinduism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| Armed Forces Day (Egypt)A public holiday in Egypt.Holidays · Egypt · Egypt · Nager.Date | Egypt | 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) | |
| Hafez al-Assad, born 1930 (100 years)Syrian general and politician, 20th President of Syria (died 2000).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| World Habitat DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 7Monin 3 years | Yom KippurThe Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the Jewish year; a 25-hour fast. Begins at sundown on Sun, October 6, 2030.Religion · Judaism · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| US Supreme Court term opens (October Term 2030)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) | |
| 250th anniversary: American Revolutionary War: Patriots and Loyalist militias engaged each other...In 1780, American Revolutionary War: Patriots and Loyalist militias engaged each other at the Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| World Cotton DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 8Tuein 3 years | 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) | |
| Matt Damon, born 1970 (60 years)American actor, producer, and screenwriter.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Sadiq Khan, born 1970 (60 years)English lawyer and politician, Minister of State for Transport, Mayor of London.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Oct 9Wedin 3 years | 250th anniversary: The deadliest Atlantic hurricane on record began to impact the CaribbeanIn 1780, The deadliest Atlantic hurricane on record began to impact the Caribbean, killing at least 20,000 people across the Antilles over the subsequent days.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| John Lennon, born 1940 (90 years)English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 1980).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 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 | |
| Jody Williams, born 1950 (80 years)American academic and activist, Nobel Prize laureate.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| World Post DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 10Thuin 3 years | 1350th anniversary: Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of Muhammad, was killed at the Battle of Karbala...In 680, Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of Muhammad, was killed at the Battle of Karbala (depicted) by the forces of Yazid I, whom Husayn had refused to recognize...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| 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 | |
| Harold Pinter, born 1930 (100 years)English playwright, screenwriter, director Nobel Prize laureate (died 2008).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Isabella II, born 1830 (200 years)Isabella II of Spain (died 1904).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Oct 11Friin 3 years | Full moon: Hunter's MoonTraditional North American name: Hunter's Moon. Moon 394,473 km from Earth.Sky · Moon phases · 5:47 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (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 | |
| International Day of the Girl ChildA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 12Satin 3 years | SukkotThe Festival of Booths. Begins at sundown on Fri, October 11, 2030.Religion · Judaism · to Oct 18 · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| Columbus Day (Chile)A public holiday in Chile, known locally as Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos.Holidays · Chile · Chile · Nager.Date | Chile | 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 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) | |
| Oct 13Sunin 3 years | International Day for Disaster Risk ReductionA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| Oct 14Monin 3 years | Indigenous Peoples' DayA public holiday in Minnesota.Holidays · United States · Minnesota · Nager.Date | Minnesota | annual | Nager.Date |
| 50th anniversary: The 6th Congress of the Workers' Party concluded, having anointed North Korean...In 1980, The 6th Congress of the Workers' Party concluded, having anointed North Korean president Kim Il Sung's son Kim Jong Il as his successor.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 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 | |
| Nyerere Day (Tanzania)A public holiday in Tanzania, known locally as Siku ya Nyerere.Holidays · Tanzania · Tanzania · Nager.Date | Tanzania | 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 | |
| 225th anniversary: War of the Third Coalition: French forces under Marshal Michel Ney defeated...In 1805, War of the Third Coalition: French forces under Marshal Michel Ney defeated Austrian forces in Elchingen, present-day Germany.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Oct 15Tuein 3 years | 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) |
| 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) | |
| International Day of Rural WomenA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 16Wedin 3 years | World Food DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| National Heroes Day (Jamaica)A public holiday in Jamaica.Holidays · Jamaica · Jamaica · Nager.Date | Jamaica | annual | Nager.Date | |
| 125th anniversary: Authorities of the British Raj partitioned the Bengal Presidency, separating...In 1905, Authorities of the British Raj partitioned the Bengal Presidency, separating the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Oct 17Thuin 3 years | International Day for the Eradication of PovertyA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| Oct 18Friin 3 years | Hoshana RabaThe seventh day of Sukkot, the last day of judgement of the High Holy Day season. Begins at sundown on Thu, October 17, 2030.Religion · Judaism · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| Oct 19Satin 3 years | Shemini AtzeretThe eighth day of assembly, right after Sukkot. Begins at sundown on Fri, October 18, 2030.Religion · Judaism · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).Sky · Moon phases · 9:50 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| 25th anniversary: Hurricane Wilma (pictured) became the most intense Atlantic hurricane on record...In 2005, Hurricane Wilma (pictured) became the most intense Atlantic hurricane on record with a minimum atmospheric pressure of 882 mbar (26.05 inHg).History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 75th anniversary: At a meeting of its general assembly, the European Broadcasting Union approved...In 1955, At a meeting of its general assembly, the European Broadcasting Union approved the staging of the first Eurovision Song Contest.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Oct 20Sunin 3 years | Simchat TorahCelebrates finishing and restarting the annual Torah reading. Begins at sundown on Sat, October 19, 2030.Religion · Judaism · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| Oct 21Monin 3 years | 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) |
| Mashujaa Day (Kenya)A public holiday in Kenya.Holidays · Kenya · Kenya · Nager.Date | Kenya | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Oct 22Tuein 3 years | 25th anniversary: Bellview Airlines Flight 210 crashed in Ogun State, NigeriaIn 2005, Bellview Airlines Flight 210 crashed in Ogun State, Nigeria, killing all 117 people on board.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| Oct 23Wedin 3 years | 1956 Revolution Memorial Day (Hungary)A public holiday in Hungary, known locally as Nemzeti ünnep.Holidays · Hungary · Hungary · Nager.Date | Hungary | annual | Nager.Date |
| 75th anniversary: The State of Vietnam voted in a referendum to become a republicIn 1955, The State of Vietnam voted in a referendum to become a republic.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| International Day of the Snow LeopardA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 24Thuin 3 years | 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) |
| 100th anniversary: The Pacification Junta deposed Brazillian president Washington Luís, ending the...In 1930, The Pacification Junta deposed Brazillian president Washington Luís, ending the Brazilian Revolution of 1930.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| United Nations DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| World Development Information DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Oct 25Friin 3 years | 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) |
| Oct 26Satin 3 years | 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 · 3:17 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| National Holiday (Austria)A public holiday in Austria, known locally as Nationalfeiertag.Holidays · Austria · Austria · Nager.Date | Austria | annual | Nager.Date | |
| 125th anniversary: The Saint Petersburg Soviet held its first meeting, becoming the first elected...In 1905, The Saint Petersburg Soviet held its first meeting, becoming the first elected body in Russia to represent workers.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 75th anniversary: Ngô Đình Diệm proclaimed himself president of the newly created Republic of...In 1955, Ngô Đình Diệm proclaimed himself president of the newly created Republic of Vietnam after defeating former emperor Bảo Đại in a fraudulent referendum...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Oct 27Sunin 3 years | 50th anniversary: The Chun Doo-hwan government arrested 153 people related to the Jogye OrderIn 1980, The Chun Doo-hwan government arrested 153 people related to the Jogye Order, which is considered an abuse of state power.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| 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) | |