Navy Birthday

Observance

Navy Birthday celebrates the establishment of the United States Navy on October 13, 1775.

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International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction

10/14/2026

United Nations observance

The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction is annually observed on the second Wednesday of October to promote a global culture of natural disaster risk reduction.

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International Day of Rural Women

10/15/2026

United Nations observance

The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Rural Women is annually celebrated on October 15 to recognize rural women’s role in supporting their communities.

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White Cane Safety Day

10/15/2026

Observance

White Cane Safety Day is a United States observance annually held on October 15 to celebrate blind and visually impaired people's achievements and the importance of the white cane.

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World Food Day

10/16/2026

United Nations observance

World Food Day is celebrated on October 16 each year.

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Boss's Day

10/16/2026

Observance

Boss’s Day is observed in many workplaces in the United States on October 16, or the nearest working day, each year.

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