Hey, Pumpkin! October 2022 Holidays and Observances
Don’t you look adorable in your Halloween costume! (Or scary. Or, you know, oddly sexy for a werewolf.) As you gear up for the festivities, there are many other things to celebrate this month—from teachers to tacos to treat bags.
It’s time to flip the calendar page, check out October holidays and observances and start thinking about who we’re connecting with this month. We’ve shared some ideas to help you celebrate.
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Libra (September 23-October 22)
Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
Your Special Days in October
Grab your calendar and a notepad. For your personal list of notes to write and cards to send, think about:
- Birthdays
- Weddings and anniversaries
- New babies and showers
- New jobs, promotions and retirements
- Thank-you notes
- Special events
- People you’re thinking about or praying for
- Folks you’ve been meaning to get in touch with
- Friends who need some extra care
Time to stock up?
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is October.
World Smile Day is October 1.
October Holidays and Observances
All October:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Clergy Appreciation Month
October 3:
National Boyfriend Day
- Send a handwritten note in a real card with your phone—and we’ll mail it for free! Try Sign & Send™ for a love note.
- Browse romantic ideas
October 4:
National Taco Day
Yom Kippur
- Considered the most important holiday of the Jewish faith, known as the Day of Atonement.
Chongyang Festival
- Held on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month (Chong=double, yang=nine), this festival is celebrated with Chongyang cake (a lucky, decorated, steamed cake), chrysanthemum wine and mountain climbing.
October 7:
World Smile Day
- Send a Just Because card to make someone smile today.
National Boyfriend Day is October 3.
World Teachers’ Day is October 5.
October 5:
World Teachers’ Day
October 7:
World Smile Day
October 8-16:
Keepsake Ornament Debut
Kick off the Countdown to Christmas and take advantage of event-only promotions. And shop 150 newly released Keepsake Ornaments—there’s at least one that’s perfect for everyone on your list.
- Browse all the ornaments in the 2022 Dream Book.
- Follow Hallmark Keepsakes on Facebook for the latest news.
World Mental Health Day is October 10.
International Day of the Girl is October 11.
October 9:
Clergy Appreciation Day
October 10:
Indigenous People’s Day
World Mental Health Day
- Get tips for what to write in a card for someone going through mental health challenges
October 11:
International Day of the Girl
National Coming Out Day
- Find meaningful messages to write to LGBTQ friends
- Use Sign & Send™ and your phone to add a handwritten note to an encouragement card. We’ll mail it for free!
National Coming Out Day is October 11.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is October 15.
October 15:
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
White Cane Safety Day
- White Cane Safety Day celebrates the achievements of blind or visually impaired people.
Sweetest Day
October 16:
Boss’s Day
- Shop Boss’s Day cards
- What to write in a Boss’s Day card
Diwali is October 24.
Halloween is October 31.
October 22:
Pop the popcorn! Grab the remote! Countdown to Christmas begins on the Hallmark Channel.
- Get all the details here.
- Treat yourself to the ultimate me-time movie marathon.
October 24:
Diwali
- Ideas for what to write in a Diwali card.
- Shop Diwali cards.
October 31:
Halloween
More Ideas for October
Help Your Kids Reach Out and Connect
Teach kids to write cards and letters to express themselves and spread kindness. Whether they’re putting a smile on a grandmother’s face or saying “thanks” to a favorite teacher, we can help get them started.
Make a Pile of Easy Pumpkin Treat Bags
Here’s a DIY that’s sweet and fun to do. All it takes is tissue paper, candy and basic craft supplies to make party favors, classroom snacks or surprises for neighbors.
Read about making home a healing place
In the time of legal racial segregation, writer Melvina Young’s family worked hard to protect her innocence and dreams. Now she shares ways to make home a soft space when the world can be hard.
LOOKING AHEAD: Día de los Muertos
Create your own papel picado (cut paper banners) for a Day of the Dead altar or celebration and learn about the holiday’s rich, meaningful and festive traditions.
October Celebration Planner
Download this October Celebration Planner page to help you keep track of this month’s special moments. IT’S FREE!
Digital Wallpapers
Psych yourself up for Halloween with these magical illustrations and messages on all your screens. Download your free digital wallpapers below.
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