Coming up with social media content ideas could not be easier with this list of National Day, Week and Month Observations.
OCTOBER 2019 NATIONAL DAY OBSERVATIONS
October 1
National Black Dog Day
National Hair Day
Fire Pup Day
National Homemade Cookies Day
National Eat Fruit At Work Day – First Tuesday in October
October 2
National Produce Misting Day *
National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day
National Name Your Car Day
National Fried Scallops Day
National Walk to School Day – First Wednesday in October
National Pumpkin Seed Day – First Wednesday in October
National Coffee with a Cop Day – First Wednesday in October
October 3
National Techies Day
National Boyfriend Day
October 4
National Taco Day
National Golf Lover’s Day
National Vodka Day
National Manufacturing Day – First Friday in October
National Body Language Day – First Friday in October
October 5
National Get Funky Day
National Rhode Island Day
National Do Something Nice Day
National Apple Betty Day
October 6
National Coaches Day
National Orange Wine Day
National Plus Size Appreciation Day
National Mad Hatter Day
National German-American Day
National Noodle Day
October 7
National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day *
National LED Light Day
National Frappe Day
National Inner Beauty Day
National Consignment Day – First Monday in October
National Child Health Day – First Monday in October
October 8
National Fluffernutter Day
National Pierogi Day
American Touch Tag Day
October 9
National Leif Erikson Day
National Pro-Life Cupcake Day
National Moldy Cheese Day
National Emergency Nurse’s Day – Second Wednesday in October
National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day – Second Wednesday in October
National Stop Bullying Day – Second Wednesday in October
October 10
National Curves Day
National Angel Food Cake Day
National Cake Decorating Day
National Handbag Day
World Mental Health Day
October 11
International Day of the Girl Child
National Sausage Pizza Day
National Coming Out Day
General Pulaski Memorial Day
October 12
National Savings Day
National Vermont Day
National Freethought Day
National Farmer’s Day
National Gumbo Day
National Chess Day – Second Saturday in October
National Costume Swap Day – Second Saturday in October
National Motorcycle Ride Day – Second Saturday in October
I Love Yarn Day – Second Saturday in October
October 13
National Train Your Brain Day
National Yorkshire Pudding Day
Navy Birthday
National No Bra Day
Clergy Appreciation Day (or Pastor Appreciation Day or Ministry Appreciation Day) – Second Sunday in October
October 14
National Dessert Day
Be Bald and Be Free Day
National Online Bank Day – Second Monday in October
National Kick Butt Day– Second Monday in October
Native American Day – Second Monday in October
Columbus Day – Second Monday in October
October 15
National Aesthetician Day
National Cheese Curd Day
National I Love Lucy Day
National Grouch Day
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
National White Cane Safety Day
Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity – Third Tuesday in October
National Pharmacy Technician Day – Third Tuesday in October
October 16
National Liqueur Day
National Dictionary Day
Global Cat Day
Department Store Day
BRA Day USA – Third Wednesday in October
Hagfish Day – Third Wednesday in October
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce – Third Wednesday in October
National Fossil Day – On Wednesday of Second Full Week in October
National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day – Changes Annually
Medical Assistants Recognition Day – On Wednesday of Third Business Week in October
Boss’s Day (or National Boss’s Day) – Annually Oct. 16 unless it falls on a weekend. Then it’s the closest workday.
October 17
National Edge Day
National Mulligan Day
National Pasta Day
Black Poetry Day
National Get Smart About Credit Day – Third Thursday in October
Get to Know Your Customers Day – Third Thursday of Each Quarter (January, April, July, October)
October 18
National Chocolate Cupcake Day
National No Beard Day
National Mammography Day – Third Friday in October
October 19
National Kentucky Day
National Seafood Bisque Day
National LGBT Center Awareness Day
National Sweetest Day – Third Saturday in October
October 20
National Youth Confidence Day
National Brandied Fruit Day
October 21
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
National Reptile Awareness Day
National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day – Third Monday in October
October 22
National Make a Dog’s Day Day*
National Nut Day
National Color Day
October 23
National Boston Cream Pie Day
National Mole Day
National TV Talk Show Host Day (Johnny Carson’s birthday)
Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day
iPod Day
October 24
National Food Day
National Bologna Day
United Nations Day
October 25
National Greasy Food Day
Sourest Day
Chucky, The Notorious Killer Doll Day
National Pharmacy Buyer Day – Friday of Last Full Week in October
National Frankenstein Friday – Last Friday in October
National Breadstick Day – Last Friday in October
October 26
National Financial Crime Fighter Day
National Tennessee Day
National Day of the Deployed
National Mule Day
National Pumpkin Day
National Mincemeat Day
National Make A Difference Day – Fourth Saturday in October
October 27
National American Beer Day
Navy Day
National Black Cat Day
National Mother-in-Law Day – Fourth Sunday in October
October 28
National Internal Medicine Day *
National Chocolate Day
October 29
National Cat Day
National Oatmeal Day
National Hermit Day
World Stroke Day
October 30
National Speak Up For Service Day
National Publicist Day
National Candy Corn Day
October 31
National Doorbell Day
National Caramel Apple Day
National Knock-Knock Jokes Day
National Magic Day
Girl Scout Founder’s Day
Halloween
OCTOBER 2019 NATIONAL MONTH OBSERVATIONS
National I’m Just Me Because Month
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
American Cheese Month
Antidepressant Death Awareness Month
Bat Appreciation Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month
Celebrating The Bilingual Child Month
Christmas Seal Campaign (10/1-12/31)
Church Library Month
Church Safety and Security Month
Co-op Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Eat Better, Eat Together Month
Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month
Emotional Wellness Month
Employee Ownership Month
Financial Planning Month
German-American Heritage Month
Global Diversity Awareness Month
Halloween Safety Month
Head Start Awareness Month
Health Literacy Month
Home Eye Safety Month
Italian-American Heritage Month
International Walk To School Month
LGBT History Month
Long-Term Care Planning Month
National ADD/ADHD Awareness Month
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
National Apple Month
National Applejack Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
National Audiology Awareness Month
National Bake and Decorate Month
National Book Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
National Caramel Month
National Chili Month
National Chiropractic Month
National Cookbook Month
National Cookie Month
National Crime Prevention Month
National Critical Illness Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Dental Hygiene Month
National Dessert Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Depression Education & Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Dropout Prevention Month
National Ergonomics Month
National Fair Trade Month
National Family Sexuality Education Month
National Go On A Field Trip Month
National I’m Just Me Because Month
National Kitchen & Bath Month
National Learning and Development Month
National Liver Awareness Month
National Medical Librarian Month
National Orthodontic Health Month
National Pasta Month
National Physical Therapy Month
National Pickled Peppers Month
National Pizza Month
National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
National Pork Month
National Pretzel Month
National Principals Month
National Protect Your Hearing Month
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
National Reading Group Month
National Roller Skating Month
National RSV Awareness Month
National Sarcastic Awareness Month
National Sausage Month
National Seafood Month
National Sensory Awareness Month
National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
National Stamp Collecting Month
National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month – October
National Toilet Tank Repair Month
National Window Covering Safety Month
National Work and Family Month
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
Organize Your Medical Information Month
Pear and Pineapple Month
Photographer Appreciation Month
Polish American Heritage Month
Positive Attitude Month
Raptor Month
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
Rhizomes and Persimmons Month
Rhubarb Month
Right Brainers Rule! Month
Self-Promotion Month
Spinach Lovers Month
Squirrel Awareness Month (Different Than Squirrel Appreciation Day in January)
Tackling Hunger Month
Talk About Prescriptions Month
Vegetarian Month
Wishbones for Pets Month (10/15 – 11/30)
Workplace Politics Awareness Month
World Menopause Month
OCTOBER 2019 NATIONAL WEEK OBSERVATIONS
World Space Week – Always October 4-10
National Primary Care Physician Week – First Full Week of October
Mental Illness Awareness Week – First Full Week
Mystery Series Week – First Full Week
National Carry a Tune Week – Week of October 7
National Newspaper Week – Begins the First Sunday
National Midwifery Week – Changes annually (end of September/beginning October)
National Chili Week – First Week of October
National Chimney Safety Week – Week before Fire Prevention Week
National Fire Prevention Week – Week of October 9th
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend – October 8-9
Customer Service Week – First Full Week
National Heimlich Heroes Week – First Full Monday through Friday Week
Spinning & Weaving Week – First Full Week (Monday through Sunday)
National Healthcare Food Service Workers Week – First Full Week (Sunday through Saturday)
National Physician Assistants Week – Always October 6-12
National Work At Home Week – Second Week in October
Healthcare Security & Safety Week – Second Full Week
Veterinary Technicians Week – Third Week
National Wolf Awareness Week – Changess Annually
National Metric Week – Week of October 10th
Drink Local Wine Week – 11-17
National School Lunch Week – Starts 2nd Monday
American Beer Week – Second Week of October
Medical Assistants Recognition Week (MAR Week) – Third Business Week in October
Infection Control Week – Third Week
National Business Women’s Week – Third Full Week
National Friends of Libraries Week – Third Full Week
National Forest Products Week – Begins Third Sunday
National Food Bank Week – Week of October 16th
Freedom of Speech Week – Third Full Week
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week – October 16-22
National Kraut Sandwich Week -Third Week
National Save for Retirement Week – Third Full Week
YMCA Week without Violence – Third Week
National School Bus Safety Week – Third School Week
National Teen Driver Safety Week – Third Full Week
Minority Enterprise Development Week – Changes Annually
National Chemistry Week – Week of October 23
Respiratory Care Week – Changes Annually
Pastoral Care Week – Last Full Week
National Massage Therapy Awareness Week – Last Full Week
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week – Last Week
Nuclear Science Week – 2nd or 3rd Week
Disarmament Week – October 24-30
National Red Ribbon Week – Always October 23-31
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