Important Days in October 2023: National and International Dates List


List of important dates and dates in October 2023

October 1 – International Day of Older Persons

October 1st of each year is the International Day of Older Persons, which aims to explore the problems faced by the elderly and promote social development for all ages. On December 14, 1990, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution to designate October 1st as the International Day of Older Persons.

October 1st – International Coffee Day

International Coffee Day is celebrated on October 1 every year to recognize the millions of farmers, roasters, baristas, coffee shop owners and others who work hard around the world to create and provide coffee beverages in consumable forms.

October 1st – World Vegetarian Day

World Vegetarian Day is celebrated every year on October 1. The day was founded in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) and was recognized by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978.

October 2 – Gandhi’s Birthday

Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday is celebrated every year on October 2. He was born in Porbandar, Gujarat on October 2, 1869. He is a world-renowned leader and a role model in our lives.

October 2 – International Day of Non-Violence

The International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated on October 2 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who played an important role in the Indian independence movement. On June 15, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to establish the International Day of Non-Violence to spread the message of non-violence, including education and raising public awareness.

October 2 – Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti

Every year on October 2, India celebrates the birthday of Lal Bahadur Shastri, who served as the second Prime Minister of India from 1964 to 1966.

October 2 (first Monday in October): World Habitat Day

World Habitat Day is celebrated around the world on the first Monday in October each year. The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1985 and first celebrated worldwide in 1986.

October 3 – German Unity Day

October 3rd of each year is German Unity Day to commemorate the reunification of the country. On October 3rd, 1990, the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic unified into one Federal Republic of Germany.

October 4 – World Animal Welfare Day

October 4 is World Animal Welfare Day, which aims to raise awareness and take action to protect the rights and welfare of animals worldwide. There is a need to improve welfare standards around the world.

October 5 – World Teachers’ Day

World Teachers’ Day is celebrated around the world on 5 October every year to mark the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO-UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. This Recommendation undoubtedly sets the benchmark for teachers’ rights and responsibilities, education, recruitment, employment, etc.

October 6 – German American Day

German American Day is celebrated on October 6th of each year. This day is celebrated as a German American tradition.

October 7 – World Cotton Day

This festival is celebrated around the world every year on October 7th to create awareness about the importance of cotton worldwide.

October 8 – Indian Air Force Day

Indian Air Force Day is celebrated all over India on October 8. Indian Air Force Day was established on October 8, 1932.

October 9 – World Post Day

World Post Day is celebrated on October 9 every year to raise awareness of the role the postal industry plays for people and businesses in their daily lives. In 1874, the Universal Postal Union was founded in Bern, Switzerland, and the 1969 Universal Postal Union Congress held in Tokyo, Japan designated its founding anniversary as World Post Day.

October 10 – National Postal Day

Every year, October 10 is observed as National Postal Day in India. This day is to commemorate the role played by the Indian Postal Service for over 150 years. The British brought postal services to India. Lord Dalhousie established the postal system in 1854. It is currently the most commonly used postal system in the world and is managed by the Ministry of Communications. India has 9 postal districts, 23 postal circles and an Army Post Office. The Indian Post Office uses a 6-digit PIN code system that was implemented there in 1972.

October 10 – World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day is celebrated on 10 October each year to raise awareness of the scale of suicide around the world and the role each of us can play in preventing it. The day is organized by the World Federation for Mental Health. It is also supported by the World Health Organization, the International Association for Suicide Prevention and the Federation for Global Mental Health.

October 11 – International Day of the Girl Child

The International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated on October 11 every year to give girls a voice and uphold their rights.

October 12 (second Thursday in October): World Sight Day

World Sight Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of October every year. In 2023 it is October 12. The purpose of celebrating World Sight Day is to raise awareness about visual impairment and blindness.

October 13 – International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

The International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction is celebrated on October 13 every year to raise awareness of disaster risk reduction. In 1989, the United Nations General Assembly launched the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.

October 14 – World Standards Day

World Standards Day is celebrated on October 14 each year to raise awareness among regulators, industry and consumers of the importance of standardization to the global economy.

October 15 – Pregnancy and Infant Death Memorial Day

Every year on October 15, the United States observes Pregnancy and Infant Death Memorial Day. This day is a day to remember miscarriage and infant death. People hold memorial services and candlelight vigils.

October 15th – Global Handwashing Day

Global Handwashing Day is held every year on 15 October and was created by the Global Handwashing Partnership. The day provides an opportunity to design, test and replicate creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at key times. In 2008, the first Global Handwashing Day was celebrated.

October 15 – World White Cane Day

On October 15, the National Union of the Blind will celebrate World White Cane Day. The white cane is an important tool for blind people to live a full and independent life. With the help of the white cane, they can move freely and safely from one place to another.

October 15 – World Students’ Day

World Students’ Day is observed every year on October 15 to commemorate the birth anniversary of APJ Abdul Kalam. The day is celebrated to honor him and his efforts in the field of science and technology and the role he played as a teacher in his scientific and political career.

October 16 – World Food Day

World Food Day is celebrated every year on October 16 to encourage healthy eating. The United Nations founded the Food and Agriculture Organization on this day in 1945.

October 16: World Anesthesia Day

October 16 is World Anesthesia Day, commemorating the first successful demonstration of ether anesthesia in 1846.

October 16: Boss Day

October 16 is National Boss Day, which celebrates the work of employers. This day also recognizes the hard work, dedication and challenges faced by managers or superiors in an organization.

October 16: World Spine Day

The event on October 16th was held to highlight the burden of spinal pain and disability worldwide.

October 17 – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated on 17 October each year. This day marks the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on 20 November 1989.

October 20 – World Statistics Day

World Statistics Day is celebrated every five years on October 20. The first World Statistics Day was on October 20, 2010. This year marks the third World Statistics Day. The day was established by the United Nations Statistical Commission to highlight the importance of the integrity and credibility of global data.

October 21 – Police Remembrance Day

October 21 is Police Remembrance Day, which honours police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

October 23 – Mole Day

October 23 is Moore’s Day. This day is to commemorate Avogadro’s constant, which is the basic unit of measurement in chemistry. This day was established to stimulate people’s interest in chemistry.

October 24 – United Nations Day

United Nations Day is celebrated on 24 October each year to mark the entry into force of the Charter of the United Nations. The United Nations has been celebrating this day since 1948, and in 1971 the General Assembly recommended that member states make it a public holiday.

October 24 – World Development Information Day

October 24th of each year is World Development Information Day, which aims to draw the world’s attention to development issues and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve these problems.

October 30 – World Thrift Day

World Thrift Day is celebrated on October 30 every year in India and on October 31 across the world. The day is dedicated to promoting thrift across the world.

October 31 – Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed every year on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel, who played an important role in unifying the country.