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Clear filtersInternational Day of the Girl Child - October 11, the UN day for girls' rights
International Day of the Girl Child on October 11 is the UN International Day recognizing girls' rights and the unique challenges girls face globally. Established by UNGA Resolution 66/170 in 2011. Observed in 100+ countries. Not a public holiday.
Nobel Prize - October announcements of the world’s highest-profile academic awards
The Nobel Prize is a set of annual international awards recognising outstanding contributions in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences. Established by Alfred Nobel’s 1895 will, first awarded in 1901. Announcements run in early October; the Stockholm ceremony is December 10.
World Food Day - October 16, the FAO founding anniversary
World Food Day on October 16 marks the anniversary of the founding of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945. Observed globally with FAO campaigns on hunger, food security, and sustainable agriculture.
World Mental Health Day - October 10 origins, the WHO campaign, and how it is observed
World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10 each year, established by the World Health Organization and World Federation for Mental Health in 1992. Each year has a theme; 2025 focuses on access to mental health services in humanitarian emergencies. Observed with awareness campaigns, public screenings, and policy pledges.
World Space Week - October 4 to 10, the UN-declared annual celebration of space science and technology
World Space Week is a UN-declared international observance held every October 4 through 10. It marks the 1957 launch of Sputnik 1 (October 4) and the 1967 Outer Space Treaty signing (October 10). Coordinated by the World Space Week Association, the week involves 90+ countries through 8,000+ events organized by space agencies, schools, museums, and astronomy clubs. Not a public holiday.
World Teachers' Day - October 5, the UNESCO day for teachers and education
World Teachers' Day on October 5 is the UNESCO International Day for teachers, marking the 1966 adoption of the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. Observed in 100+ countries. Not a public holiday.
International Coffee Day - October 1, the annual observance for the world's second-most-traded commodity after crude oil
International Coffee Day on October 1 is the annual sector-wide observance organised by the International Coffee Organization (ICO) and 75+ member coffee associations to celebrate coffee growers, promote sustainable sourcing, and run consumer-facing campaigns. First launched in 2014, it overlaps with China's National Day and runs alongside World Vegetarian Day.
World Cities Day - October 31, the UN day for sustainable urban development
World Cities Day on October 31 is the UN International Day for sustainable urban development, established by UNGA Resolution 68/239 in 2013. Coordinated by UN-Habitat, observed in 150+ cities. Not a public holiday.
World Statistics Day - October 20, the UN-recognised day celebrating official statistics
World Statistics Day on October 20 is a UN-recognised international day established by the UN Statistical Commission in 2010 to highlight the role of official statistics in national development. First observed on October 20, 2010; second edition October 20, 2015; third on October 20, 2020. Not a public holiday.