International Day of Older Persons

United Nations observance

The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Older Persons is celebrated on October 1 each year as a special day for older persons worldwide.

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World Vegetarian Day

Worldwide observance

World Vegetarian Day is an annual observation that spreads awareness about the health, environmental, and ethical benefits of following a vegetarian lifestyle. The unofficial holiday encourages people to avoid eating foods that include animal products and to adopt a plant-based diet.

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Last Day of Sukkot

10/2/2026

Jewish holiday

Many Jewish communities in countries such as the United States observe the last day of Sukkot, which marks the end of the Sukkot festival.

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International Day of Non-Violence

10/2/2026

United Nations observance

The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Non-Violence is a globally observed on October 2 each year to promote non-violence.

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Shmini Atzeret

10/3/2026

Jewish holiday

Shemini Atzeret (or Shmini Atzeret) is a Jewish holiday dedicated to the love of God, while Simchat Torah (Simchas Torah or Simhat Torah) marks the end of Sukkot and celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Torah.

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Feast of St Francis of Assisi

10/4/2026

Christian

Many Catholics in the United States, particularly those with pets, celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, on October 4 each year.

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Simchat Torah

10/4/2026

Jewish holiday

Simchat Torah (Simchas Torah or Simhat Torah) is a Jewish holiday that marks the end of Sukkot and celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Torah.

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