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Double Ninth Festival, China
2025-10-29
The Double Ninth Festival, also known as Chongyang Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival. It is a day to pay respects to ancestors, climb mountains, and participate in outdoor activities as the number nine is considered auspicious in Chinese culture, symbolizing strong yang energy and protection against misfortune.

Oxi Day
2025-10-28
Oxi Day, the “Day of No,” is an important part of Greek history that is celebrated each year on October 28th. It marks the day when General Metaxas said “no” (oxi) to an ultimatum given by Mussolini during World War II.

Rosh Hashanah
2025-10-22
Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar. It is celebrated on the first and second days of the seventh month of the Jewish religious year.
In 2024, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on September 22 and ends at sundown on September 24.

Diwali
2025-10-20
Diwali is a Hindu and Jain festival of lights that celebrates light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Read more.

World Food Day
2025-10-16
World Food Day celebrates the founding of the U.N. Food & Agriculture Organization and is a day of action dedicated to tackling global hunger.
Read more.

Canadian Thanksgiving
2025-10-13
Thanksgiving in Canada is celebrated on the second Monday of October every year. Canadians give thanks for a good harvest.
Also known as Thanksgiving Day in English or Jour de l’action de grâce in French Canadian.

Indigenous Peoples' Day, United States
2025-10-13
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a U.S. state holiday celebrated on the second Monday of October.
This celebration coincides with the observance of Columbus Day. It is a day to pay tribute to the native indigenous people who lived and thrived before the arrival of Columbus.

Día de la Raza/Day of the Race
2025-10-12
October 12 is traditionally celebrated throughout the Americas as the day Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492. The day is celebrated in English-speaking countries as Columbus Day or Native American Day.
In Spanish-speaking countries and communities, it is known as Día de la Raza, the Day of the Race. It is celebrated in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

International Day of the Girl
2025-10-11
The International Day of the Girl is dedicated to raising awareness about the needs and challenges girls face and promoting their human rights.

Hangeul Day, South Korea
2025-10-09
Hangeul Day is a celebration of the Korean alphabet, known as Hangeul. The day is known as 한글날 (Hangulnal) in Korean and is also known as Hangeul Proclamation Day.
Hangeul Day is celebrated on January 15th in North Korea.

Global Read Aloud
2025-10-06
Global Read Aloud was created in 2010 with a simple goal in mind; one book to connect the world.
Each year new books are chosen and read aloud to students during a set 6-week period. During that time, teachers try to make as many global connections as possible.
Click here for more information and to get signed up!

World Habitat Day
2025-10-06
World Habitat Day is observed every year on the first Monday of October throughout the world.
The purpose is to raise awareness and encourage action for the basic right to adequate shelter for everyone.

Tet Trung Thu, Vietnam
2025-10-06
Tet Trung Thu, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival or Children’s Moon Festival, is a significant Vietnamese celebration. It is a time for family gatherings, feasting, and activities such as lantern parades. The festival is especially focused on celebrating children and is characterized by the sharing of mooncakes, traditional performances, and the lighting of lanterns to symbolize brightness and good fortune.

Chuseok, South Korea
2025-10-06
Chuseok is a major harvest festival and a time for giving thanks in South Korea. Families gather to pay respects to ancestors, share traditional meals, and participate in activities like folk games and dance during this three-day holiday.

Mid-Autumn Festival, China
2025-10-06
The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival and Mooncake Festival, is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar.
Traditionally, the Chinese share cakes (mooncakes) with people they appreciate and love.
It is a national holiday in China, Macau, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
Learn more HERE.

Sukkot
2025-10-06
Sukkot is a week-long Jewish harvest festival that is celebrated five days after Yom Kippur.
In 2025, Sukkot begins at sunset on October 6 and ends at nightfall on October 13.

World Teachers' Day
2025-10-05
World Teachers’ Day is a global celebration that honors the contributions and dedication of teachers worldwide. The day highlights the importance of education, recognizes teachers’ impact on students and society, and advocates for better working conditions and support for educators.

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, US
2025-10-04
For nine days in October, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta fills the skies with hundreds of balloons.

World Animal Day
2025-10-04
World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare held annually on October 4.

Dussehra
2025-10-02
Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.
This Indian holiday takes place on the 10th day of the seventh month according to the Hindu calendar.

International Day of Non-Violence
2025-10-02
The International Day of Non-Violence takes place every year on October 2, honoring the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. The goal is to promote non-violence through education and public awareness.

Gandhi's Birthday
2025-10-02
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India. He was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule.
Learn About Mohandas Gandhi

International Coffee Day
2025-10-01
International Coffee Day is an opportunity for coffee lovers to share their appreciation of the beverage and support the millions of farmers whose livelihoods depend on the crop.

Yom Kippur
2025-10-01
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. The holy day is traditionally observed by fasting, praying, and attending synagogue services.
In 2025, Yom Kippur begins at sunset on October 1 and ends at nightfall on October 2.

Autumn Equinox
2025-09-22
The autumn equinox, also known as the September or fall equinox, takes place on or around September 22 at the moment the Sun crosses the equator. Fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere and spring begins in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are several celebrations around the world in mid-autumn when the equinox occurs.

International Day of Peace
2025-09-21
The International Day of Peace (or Peace Day) is observed around the world each year on 21 September.
Teach Peace: Books & Activities for Kids

Oktoberfest
2025-09-20
Oktoberfest is a 16-18 day festival held annually in late September to early October in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It is the world’s largest fair.
Other cities around the world hold similar celebrations.

Love & Friendship Day, Colombia
2025-09-20
Love and Friendship Day (El Día de Amor y Amistad) is the Colombian version of Valentine’s Day, celebrated on the third Saturday of September each year.

Mexican Independence Day
2025-09-16
September 16th is Mexican Independence Day. On this day, Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain in 1810.

International Dot Day
2025-09-15
International Dot Day was inspired by the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.
People of all ages are encouraged to trust their own inner talent and embrace their own creativity to create art.
