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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pushkar Camel Fair
2025-10-30
The Pushkar Camel Fair, or Pushkar Mela, is an annual 14-day Hindu festival and one of the largest and most popular festivals in India. Camel trading and religious rituals are the main parts of the fair.

Halloween
2025-10-31
Halloween is a holiday celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
The tradition dates back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.
Read about some Halloween traditions from around the world.

World Cities Day
2025-10-31
The United Nations designated October 31 as World Cities Day. The focus is to create awareness of the role of urbanization in global sustainable development and social inclusion.

Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a two-day celebration of life and death. While the holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated throughout Latin America.
Discover the Traditions of Día de los Muertos.

Children's Book Week in November
2025-11-03
During Children’s Book Week, bookstores, libraries, and schools participate in various events to celebrate children’s books and the joy of reading.
Learn more at everychildareader.net

Loy Krathong, Thailand
2025-11-05
During Loy Krathong, a traditional Thai festival, people release small decorated floats, known as “krathongs,” onto rivers and waterways as a gesture of respect and gratitude to the water spirits, while also symbolically letting go of negativity and misfortunes.

Outdoor Classroom Day
2025-11-06
Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning, at home and at school.
Outdoor learning improves children’s health, engages them with learning and leads to a greater connection with nature. Play not only teaches critical life skills such as resilience, teamwork and creativity, but is central to children’s enjoyment of childhood.
Get more info and free resources HERE.

STEM/STEAM Day
2025-11-08
STEM/STEAM Day is focused on inspiring kids to explore and pursue their interests in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

World Science Day
2025-11-10
World Science Day for Peace and Development is dedicated to highlighting the importance of science in promoting peace and sustainable development. The day encourages global awareness and engagement in scientific endeavors to address pressing global challenges and improve the quality of life for all.

Veteran's Day, US
2025-11-11
Veteran’s Day is an American holiday that honors military veterans (people who served in the U.S. Armed Forces).

Guinness World Record Day
2025-11-13
Guinness World Record Day is an annual celebration of record-breaking, a day which sees thousands of people around the world come together with one common goal, to become a title holder.

World Kindness Day
2025-11-13
World Kindness Day celebrates the natural human desire to be kind and the positive changes that kindness can bring to our communities.
Teach Kindness in Your Classroom

Shichi-Go-San
2025-11-15
Shichi-Go-San literally means 7-5-3 in Japanese. The festival, held every November 15, is a traditional rite of passage for Japanese boys turning 3 and 5 and girls turning 3 and 7 years old. It celebrates the growth and happiness of young children.
Read more.

International Day for Tolerance
2025-11-16
The International Day for Tolerance is for educating people about the need for tolerance and the harm of intolerance.

World Toilet Day
2025-11-19
World Toilet Day is an international observance day to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.

Universal Children's Day
2025-11-20
Universal Children’s Day is celebrated to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) promotes and coordinates the day, which also works towards improving children’s welfare.

Elephant Round-Up, Thailand
2025-11-21
The Surin Elephant Round-up is held every year in Thailand during the third weekend of November. Activities include elephants parading through the streets, partaking in the famous “elephant breakfast” and demonstrations, games, and traditional events.

Thanksgiving, United States
2025-11-27
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day to give thanks for the autumn harvest and other blessings.
