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21 holidays observed on this day
Thursday, October 15 2026

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October 15 2026

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What October 15 celebrates

21 holidays observed around the world. Sorted by what people are loving today.

​National Grouch Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Fun Silly United States

​National Grouch Day

Let your inner grouch shine on National Grouch Day - grumble, complain and be a little grumpy just for the day!

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Spirit Day
Observance
Spirit Day

Show your support for Spirit Day by wearing purple and standing up against bullying in all its forms!

Culture LGBTQ+ International
03
​National I Love Lucy Day
Observance
​National I Love Lucy Day

Join in on the fun and celebrate National I Love Lucy Day with your favorite episodes, quotes, and trivia!

Pop Culture Movies & TV United States
04
Conflict Resolution Day
Awareness day
Conflict Resolution Day

Take time to celebrate Conflict Resolution Day - find peaceful solutions and promote harmony in your relationships!

Awareness Social Justice International
05
Global Handwashing Day
Observance
Global Handwashing Day

Join the world in celebrating Global Handwashing Day - get tips on proper hygiene and handwashing techniques to keep yourself healthy!

Health Wellness International
06
World Students’ Day
Observance
World Students’ Day

On World Students' Day, show your appreciation for the hard-working students in your life with special gifts and words of encouragement!

School Student Life International
07
National Lemon Bar Day
Food observance
National Lemon Bar Day

Let's raise a fork and toast to National Lemon Bar Day - the perfect excuse to indulge in these tangy, sweet treats! 🍋🍰

Food Desserts United States
08
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Awareness day
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Honor the lives of lost babies and remember those affected by pregnancy and infant loss on National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

Awareness Health Conditions United States
09
National Mushroom Day
Food observance
National Mushroom Day

Celebrate National Mushroom Day with a delicious feast - try out some of our favorite mushroom-based recipes and make your day extra special!

Food Side Dishes United States
10
​National Cheese Curd Day
Food observance
​National Cheese Curd Day

Celebrate National Cheese Curd Day with delicious fried cheese curds and all your favorite cheesy dishes!

Food Cheese United States
11
International Day of Rural Women
Awareness day
International Day of Rural Women

Celebrate International Day of Rural Women and recognize the valuable contributions they make to our communities!

Awareness Social Justice International
12
National Aesthetician Day
Observance
National Aesthetician Day

Pamper yourself and celebrate National Aesthetician Day with a relaxing spa day - you deserve it!

Careers Healthcare United States
13
White Cane Safety Day
Awareness day
White Cane Safety Day

Show your support for White Cane Safety Day! Join us in honoring those with visual impairments and raising awareness of their needs.

Awareness Disability United States
14
International Credit Union Day
Observance
International Credit Union Day

Celebrate International Credit Union Day and take advantage of credit union benefits - lower loan rates, higher savings, top-notch customer service!

Business Financial Literacy International
15
National Get Smart About Credit Day
Observance
National Get Smart About Credit Day

Make sure you're financially secure and informed - celebrate National Get Smart About Credit Day by learning about the importance of credit!

Business Financial Literacy United States
16
Dashain
Observance
Dashain

Join in the jubilance of Dashain, Nepal's biggest festival! Relish the cultural tradition, swing on a Ping, and elevate your spirit!

Religion Hindu Bhutan
17
National Riley Day
Observance
National Riley Day

Calling all Rileys! It's time to celebrate your unique name and share stories with other amazing people who share it on National Riley Day.

Names International
18
Navratri
Observance
Navratri

Experience the vibrancy of Navratri! Nine nights of dance, devotion, and culture - welcoming prosperity and celebrating the defeat of evil.

Religion Hindu India
19
Commemoration Day of King’s Father
Observance
Commemoration Day of King’s Father

Remember and honor the legacy of King's Father on this special commemoration day. Let us reflect on his contributions and continue his teachings of love and kindness.

Culture Famous People Cambodia
20
International ShakeOut Day
Awareness day
International ShakeOut Day

Join millions around the world and participate in International ShakeOut Day - practice your earthquake drills, stay safe, and spread awareness!

Awareness Public Health International
21
Mother’s Day in Malawi
Observance
Mother’s Day in Malawi

On Mother's Day in Malawi, let's honor the strong and loving women who have shaped our lives and communities with gratitude and appreciation.

Relationships Mother Malawi
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This week & month

73 month-long observances and 3 week-long ones that include October 15.

​National ADHD Awareness Month
All of October
​National ADHD Awareness Month
Awareness
​Breast Cancer Awareness Month
All of October
​Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
​National Bullying Prevention Month
All of October
​National Bullying Prevention Month
Awareness
LGBTQ+ History Month
All of October
LGBTQ+ History Month
Culture
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
All of October
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Awareness
​​Global Diversity Awareness Month
All of October
​​Global Diversity Awareness Month
Awareness
​National Dental Hygiene Month
All of October
​National Dental Hygiene Month
Health
National Pizza Month
All of October
National Pizza Month
Food
National Cookie Month
All of October
National Cookie Month
Food
​​Italian-American Heritage Month
All of October
​​Italian-American Heritage Month
Culture
National Pasta Month
All of October
National Pasta Month
Food
​World Menopause Month
All of October
​World Menopause Month
Awareness
National Dessert Month
All of October
National Dessert Month
Food
National Apple Month
All of October
National Apple Month
Food
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
All of October
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Animals
National Chili Month
All of October
National Chili Month
Food
World Animal Month
All of October
World Animal Month
Awareness
National Sausage Month
All of October
National Sausage Month
Food
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
All of October
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
Awareness
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 – October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month
Culture
Museums and Galleries Month
All of October
Museums and Galleries Month
Culture
Buddhist Lent
July 30 – October 18
Buddhist Lent
Religion
Filipino American History Month
All of October
Filipino American History Month
Culture
German-American Heritage Month
All of October
German-American Heritage Month
Culture
International School Libraries Month
All of October
International School Libraries Month
School
Dyslexia Awareness Month
All of October
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Awareness
Eat Better, Eat Together Month
All of October
Eat Better, Eat Together Month
Health
Family History Month
All of October
Family History Month
Culture
National Arts & Humanities Month
All of October
National Arts & Humanities Month
Hobbies
National Baking Week
October 14–20
National Baking Week
Food
National LGBT History Month
All of October
National LGBT History Month
Culture
National Work and Family Month
All of October
National Work and Family Month
Careers
Country Music Month
All of October
Country Music Month
Pop Culture
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
All of October
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Awareness
International Walk To School Month
All of October
International Walk To School Month
School
National Audiology Awareness Month
All of October
National Audiology Awareness Month
Awareness
National Depression Education and Awareness Month
All of October
National Depression Education and Awareness Month
Awareness
National Learning and Development Month
All of October
National Learning and Development Month
Careers
National Protect Your Hearing Month
All of October
National Protect Your Hearing Month
Awareness
American Pharmacists Month
All of October
American Pharmacists Month
Careers
Blindness Awareness Month
All of October
Blindness Awareness Month
Awareness
Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month
All of October
Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month
Awareness
Emotional Wellness Month
All of October
Emotional Wellness Month
Health
Eye Injury Prevention Month
All of October
Eye Injury Prevention Month
Awareness
Go Sober For October
All of October
Go Sober For October
Health
Halloween Safety Month
All of October
Halloween Safety Month
Awareness
Health Literacy Month
All of October
Health Literacy Month
Awareness
Healthy Lung Month
All of October
Healthy Lung Month
Awareness
Long Term Care Planning Month
All of October
Long Term Care Planning Month
Business
National Book Month
All of October
National Book Month
Pop Culture
National Cookbook Month
All of October
National Cookbook Month
Pop Culture
National Crime Prevention Month
All of October
National Crime Prevention Month
Awareness
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
All of October
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Awareness
Polish American Heritage Month
All of October
Polish American Heritage Month
Culture
Squirrel Awareness Month
All of October
Squirrel Awareness Month
Animals
AIDS Awareness Month
All of October
AIDS Awareness Month
Awareness
Bat Appreciation Month
All of October
Bat Appreciation Month
Animals
Celebrate The Bilingual Child Month
All of October
Celebrate The Bilingual Child Month
Awareness
Fair Trade Month
All of October
Fair Trade Month
Awareness
Financial Planning Month
All of October
Financial Planning Month
Business
Head Start Awareness Month
All of October
Head Start Awareness Month
Awareness
Hog Out Month
All of October
Hog Out Month
Food
Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month
All of October
Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month
Culture
National Chiropractic Month
All of October
National Chiropractic Month
Health
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
All of October
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Tech
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
All of October
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Awareness
National Orthodontic Health Month
All of October
National Orthodontic Health Month
Health
National Pet Wellness Month
All of October
National Pet Wellness Month
Animals
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
All of October
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
Awareness
Vegetarian Month
All of October
Vegetarian Month
Health
Baby Loss Awareness Week
October 9–15
Baby Loss Awareness Week
Awareness
Bone and Joint Health National Action Week
October 12–18
Bone and Joint Health National Action Week
Awareness
National Ergonomics Month
All of October
National Ergonomics Month
Awareness
National Medical Librarians Month
All of October
National Medical Librarians Month
Careers
National Pescatarian Month
All of October
National Pescatarian Month
Health
Philippines National Indigenous Peoples Month
All of October
Philippines National Indigenous Peoples Month
Culture
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