Holiday Calendar
21 holidays observed on this day
Wednesday, October 21 2026

Wednesday,
October 21 2026

Jump to
THE FRONT PAGE

What October 21 celebrates

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

International Day of the Nacho MOST LOVED TODAY
Food Global Cuisines International

International Day of the Nacho

Celebrate International Day of the Nacho with friends - get creative and make your own nachos with favorite ingredients, dips, and toppings!

Read the full story
02
National Apple Day
Food observance
National Apple Day

Celebrate National Apple Day with delicious apple pies, crumbles, and crisps - the perfect way to enjoy this classic autumnal fruit!

Food Fruit United States
03
Back to the Future Day
Observance
Back to the Future Day

Time-travel back to the future with us and celebrate Back to the Future Day - don't miss out on all the fun activities, discounts, and deals!

Pop Culture Movies & TV United States
04
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
Food observance
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

Indulge in the deliciousness of National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day - whip up a tasty treat or head to your favorite bakery for a slice of heaven!

Food Desserts United States
05
National Pets for Veterans Day
Observance
National Pets for Veterans Day

Show your support for Veterans this National Pets for Veterans Day! Donate to help provide furry friends to those who served.

Animals Pets United States
06
National Reptile Awareness Day
Observance
National Reptile Awareness Day

Celebrate National Reptile Awareness Day with us! Learn more about these fascinating animals, and how to protect them for future generations.

Animals Reptiles United States
07
National Alexander Day
Observance
National Alexander Day

Attention all Alexanders! It's your day to shine - celebrate National Alexander Day with pride and honor the legacy of your name.

Names International
08
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
Observance
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day

Show your local businesses some love on Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day! Shop, dine, and explore the best of your community.

Business Entrepreneurship United States
09
Count Your Buttons Day
Community origin
Count Your Buttons Day

Get ready to count your buttons and show off your sewing skills on Count Your Buttons Day! Don't worry, you can always add more if needed.

Fun Silly International
10
Everyone Writes Day
Observance
Everyone Writes Day

Join the writing frenzy on Everyone Writes Day and let your creativity run wild! Whether it's a poem, story, or journal entry, this is your chance to unleash your inner wordsmith.

Pop Culture Books United Kingdom
11
National Check Your Meds Day
Awareness day
National Check Your Meds Day

Make sure you stay healthy: mark your calendar for National Check Your Meds Day and take the time to double-check that your medications are up-to-date!

Awareness Public Health United States
12
National BRA Day
Awareness day
National BRA Day

Raise awareness and show support for breast reconstruction rights on National BRA Day - empowering women to feel whole again!

Awareness Health Conditions United States
13
Celebration of the Mind Day
Observance
Celebration of the Mind Day

Take part in Celebration of the Mind Day and explore your creativity - unleash your inner artist, thinker, and innovator!

School STEM International
14
National Raymond Day
Observance
National Raymond Day

It's time to celebrate all the amazing Raymonds out there - share your love for this iconic name on National Raymond Day!

Names International
15
National Archives Day
Observance
National Archives Day

Explore history on National Archives Day! From ancient artifacts to personal letters, there's something fascinating for everyone at the archives.

Culture Civics Philippines
16
National Jameson Day
Observance
National Jameson Day

Calling all Jamesons! Raise a glass on National Jameson Day and celebrate your unique name with special discounts and events. Cheers to you!

Names International
17
Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Awareness day
Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day

Join the fight against iodine deficiency disorders on Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day - because every person deserves access to proper nutrition.

Awareness Public Health International
18
Hagfish Day
Observance
Hagfish Day

Dive into Hagfish Day! Discover these incredible, slime-producing creatures of the deep and learn why they're crucial for our marine ecosystem.

Animals Wildlife United States
19
Janmostav of Srimatna Sankardev
Observance
Janmostav of Srimatna Sankardev

Experience spirituality embraced with tradition, in the grand Janmostav of Srimanta Sankardev. Dive in to celebrate his divine teachings!

Religion Hindu India
20
Trafalgar Day
Observance
Trafalgar Day

Get ready to raise your glasses and toast to Trafalgar Day, commemorating the British Navy's victory over the French in 1805!

Culture Civics United Kingdom
21
Police Commemoration Day (India)
Observance
Police Commemoration Day (India)

Honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service of our nation on Police Commemoration Day.

Careers First Responders India
Advertisement
ALSO HAPPENING

This week & month

71 month-long observances and 5 week-long ones that include October 21.

​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
Museums and Galleries Month
All of October
Museums and Galleries Month
Culture
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 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
National Veterinary Technician Week
October 18–24
National Veterinary Technician Week
Careers
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 Health Education Week
October 19–23
National Health Education Week
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
International Infection Prevention Week
October 18–24
International Infection Prevention 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
National Retirement Security Week
October 18–24
National Retirement Security Week
Business
Pharmacy Week
October 18–24
Pharmacy Week
Careers
Philippines National Indigenous Peoples Month
All of October
Philippines National Indigenous Peoples Month
Culture
Advertisement
FOR MARKETERS & CREATORS

Turn every day into a moment your audience actually shows up for.

8.4M
Monthly readers
5K+
Holidays tracked