About October
October is the tenth month in the Gregorian calendar, consisting of 31 days. Its name originates from the Latin word “octo,” meaning “eight,” reflecting its original position in the ancient Roman calendar, which began in March. Although the calendar has changed and October’s position has shifted, its name remains unchanged.
October is closely associated with autumn, a season marked by noticeable changes such as falling temperatures, creating a stark contrast between the summer and the upcoming colder months.
General Calendar Dates
- 01 October: International Coffee Day.
- 02 October: World No Violence Day.
- 03 October: World Smile Day.
- 04 October: World Animal Day.
- 05 October: World Teachers’ Day (UNESCO).
- 06 October: Instagram’s Anniversary / World Habitat Day.
- 10 October: World Mental Health Day / National Dog Day / World Egg Day.
- 13 October: World Peanut Day.
- 17 October: International Day for Eradication of Poverty.
- 19 October: World Breast Cancer Day.
- 20 October: International Chef’s Day.
- 21 October: World Energy Conservation Day.
- 24 October: International Day Action for Climate Change.
- 25 October: World Pasta Day.
- 31 October: Halloween / World Cities Day.
UN International Days
Here are the commemorations marked by the United Nations (UN):
- 01 October: International Day of Older Persons.
- 02 October: World No Violence Day.
- 03 October: International Day of Care and Support.
- 04-10 October: World Space Week (UN).
- 05 October: World Teachers’ Day (UNESCO).
- 06 October: World Habitat Day.
- 07 October: World Cotton Day.
- 09 October: World Post Day.
- 10 October: World Mental Health Day (WHO).
- 11 October: International Day of Migratory Birds (UNEP) / International Day of the Girl Child / World Habitat Day.
- 13 October: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.
- 15 October: International Day of Rural Women.
- 16 October: World Food Day.
- 24-30 October: Week of Disarmament.
- 24-31 October: World Literacy Week.
- 24 October: United Nations Day / World Development Day.
- 27 October: World Audiovisual Heritage Day.
- 31 October: World Cities Day.
Will We Have Long Weekends?
According to the SEP’s 2025-2026 School Calendar, October 31st is a Consejo Técnico Escolar Fase Intensiva day, when basic education teachers attend a workshop to reflect and decide on their educational practices, along with planning and executing pedagogical strategies for their students.
It’s not an official bridge day, but since only teachers attend on this day, students will have a long weekend.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the significance of October? October, named after the Latin word “octo” (eight), originally marked the eighth month in the Roman calendar. Despite changes in the calendar, its name remains, and it’s associated with autumn.
- What are some important dates in October? Notable days include International Coffee Day, World No Violence Day, World Teachers’ Day, and Halloween.
- What UN International Days are observed in October? The UN marks various days, such as the International Day of Older Persons, World Space Week, and World Food Day.
- Will there be any long weekends in October 2025? While October 31st is not an official bridge day, teachers’ attendance at the Consejo Técnico Escolar Fase Intensiva will give students a long weekend.
