October 2026 Theme Day & Social Media Calendar for Small Businesses
- MorningBird Media
- Feb 4
- 4 min read
Lean into autumn vibes with October’s seasonal theme days, spooky celebrations, and daily content ideas your audience will love.
Welcome to the MorningBird Media October 2026 Theme Calendar
October is a month of change, creativity, and connection, where cooler days bring warm celebrations. From fall festivals to the excitement of Halloween, inspiration is everywhere. Subscribe below to add the Google Calendar to yours and make planning your month simple
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October brings a renewed sense of focus and creativity, making it the perfect time to plan, organize, and engage your audience. The MorningBird Media October 2026 Holiday Calendar is your complete guide to seasonal marketing ideas, social media content planning, and campaign inspiration that captures the spirit of fall. Designed for businesses, creators, and community leaders, this October 2026 Theme Calendar helps you stay consistent, strategic, and full of fresh ideas. Think of it as your one reliable resource for October holidays, quirky celebrations, and trending themes perfect for social media planning, blog writing, or sparking everyday joy!
October 2026 Theme Days
Thursday, October 1st
CD Player Day
International Coffee Day
International Music Day
National Hair Day
World Vegetarian Day
National Sake Day
World Dyslexia Day
Friday, October 2nd
Guardian Angels Day
International Day of Non-Violence
National Fried Scallops Day
National Name Your Car Day
National Custodian Day
National Smarties Day
National Produce Misting Day
Saturday, October 3rd
Buy British Day
Mean Girls Day
National Boyfriend Day
National Body Language Day
National Manufacturing Day
National Techies Day
Sunday, October 4th
Improve Your Office Day
National Cinnamon Roll Day
National Golf Lovers Day
National Vodka Day
World Animal Day
Monday, October 5th
National Be Nice Day
National Get Funky Day
National Rhode Island Day
National Apple Betty Day
World Teachers' Day
National Above the Bus Day
National Child Health Day
World Habit Day
National Consignment Day
Tuesday, October 6th
National Coaches Day
National Noodle Day
National Orange Wine Day
National Plus Size Appreciation Day
National Mad Hatter Day
National Taco Day
National Fruit at Work Day
Wednesday, October 7th
National Forgiveness & Happiness Day
National Frappe Day
National Inner Beauty Day
You Matter to Me Day
National Pumpkin Seed Day
National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day
National LED Light Day
Thursday, October 8th
National Fluffernutter Day
National Pierogi Day
National Salmon Day
National Hero Day
American Touch Tag Day
Friday, October 9th
International Beer & Pizza Day
National Moldy Cheese Day
Pans/Pandas Awareness Day
World Post Day
Fire prevention Day
Canadian Beer Day
World Egg Day
Saturday, October 10th
National Angel Food Cake Day
National Cake Decorating Day
National Walk to a Park Day
National Metric Day
National Handbag Day
World Homeless Day
World Inclusion Day
World Mental Health Day
National Chess Day
I Love Yarn Day
National Motorcycle Ride Day
National Costume Swap Day
Sunday, October 11th
International Day of the Girl Child
National Coming Out Day
National Sausage Pizza Day
Southern Food Heritage Day
Clergy Appreciation Day
Monday, October 12th
Indigenous Peoples Day (Columbus Day)
National Gumbo Day
National Pulled Pork Day
World Arthritis Day
National Savings Day
National Vermont Day
National Free thought Day
National Farmer's Day
Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity
National Kick Butt Day
Tuesday, October 13th
Disaster Day
International Day for Failure
International Skeptics Day
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
National Herpes Awareness Day
National M&M Day
National Train Your Brain Day
National No Bra Day
National Face Your Fears Day
Wednesday, October 14th
National Dessert Day
National I Love You Day
National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day
National Emergency Nurse's Day
National Real Sugar Day
Be Bald and Be Free Day
Thursday, October 15th
Global Hand Washing Day
National Cheese Curd Day
National Lemon Bar Day
National Mushroom Day
World Students' Day
National Shawarma Day
National Aesthetician Day
Friday, October 16th
National Boss' Day
National Sports Day
Department Store Day
National Dictionary Day
National Liqueur Day
World Food Day
World Hunger Day
National Mammogram Day
Saturday, October 17th
National Pasta Day
National Pay Back a Friend Day
Wear Something Gaudy Day
Black Poetry Day
Sunday, October 18th
National Chocolate Cupcake Day
National Mashed Potato Day
National Necktie Day
National No Beard Day
Monday, October 19th
Evaluate Your Life Day
Bridge Day
National New Friends Day
National Seafood Bisque Day
National Gin and Tonic Day
Tuesday, October 20th
Information Overload Day
International Chefs Day
National Day of Writing
National Youth Confidence Day
World Statistics Day
Wednesday, October 21st
Back to the Future Day
International Day of the Nacho
Loud Shirt Day
National Apple Day
National Archives Day
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
Thursday, October 22nd
International Caps Lock Day
International Stuttering Awareness Day
National Color Day
National Nut Day
Smart is Cool Day
Friday, October 23rd
National Boston Cream Pie Day
National Croc Day
Lung Health Day
Saturday, October 24th
National Bologna Day
National Food Day
World Tripe Day
Global Champagne Day
Sunday, October 25th
International Artist Day
National Chucky the Notorious Kill Doll Day
National Greasy Foods Day
National I Care About You Day
Punk for a Day Day
Sourest Day
World Pasta Day
Monday, October 26th
National Chicken Fried Steak Day
National Pumpkin Day
National Pit Bull Awareness Day
National Day of the Deployed
Tuesday, October 27th
Cranky Co-Workers Day
National American Beer Day
National Mentoring Day
National Parmigiano Reggiano Day
National Henry C. Ramos Day
Wednesday, October 28th
National Chocolate Day
National First Responders Day
National Immigrants Day
Plush Animals Lovers Day
Thursday, October 29th
National Cat Day
National Internet Day
National Oatmeal Day
World Psoriasis Day
World Stroke Day
Friday, October 30th
Mischief Night
National Candy Corn Day
National Checklist Day
National Wicked Day
Saturday, October 31st
Halloween
Dias de los Muertos begins
National Magic Day
National Carmel Apple Day
National Doorbell Day
National Knock Knock Joke Day
World Cities Day
World Savings Day
Samhain (Wiccan holiday)
National Breadstick Day
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