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October 31 Holidays

Halloween
Fun

Halloween

Get ready for Halloween - carve pumpkins, dress up in costumes, and have a spook-tacular time with friends and family!
National Caramel Apple Day
Food & Beverage

National Caramel Apple Day

Get your sweet tooth ready - National Caramel Apple Day is here! Indulge in delicious caramel apples, recipes, and more to make the day special.
World Savings Day
Special Interest

World Savings Day

Save the world one penny at a time! Join us for World Savings Day and become part of a global effort to make our planet a better place.
Reformation Day
Religious

Reformation Day

Celebrate Reformation Day and reflect on the powerful changes that took place 500 years ago - a momentous event in history!
World Cities Day
Cause

World Cities Day

Join us in celebrating World Cities Day and recognize the importance of urban development around the globe!
Diwali
Religious

Diwali

Light up your life on Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Embrace the joy, laughter, and mouthwatering sweets this spectacular occasion offers.
Deepavali
Cultural

Deepavali

Illuminate your life with joy, prosperity, and the vibrant colors of Deepavali! Join the festival of lights and experience the triumph of good over evil.
Kali Puja
Cultural

Kali Puja

Dive into the fervor of Kali Puja, a festival celebrating the divine feminine power. Join the prayers and festivities for a truly divine experience.
Books For Treats Day
Fun

Books For Treats Day

Indulge in a sweet treat for your mind and soul on Books For Treats Day - grab a book, some snacks, and get lost in an adventure!
Samhain
Cultural

Samhain

Get ready for a spooky and magical night as we honor the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of harvest season and the beginning of winter.
Naraka Chaturdashi
Religious

Naraka Chaturdashi

Experience the triumph of light over darkness this Naraka Chaturdashi - a day of victory, spiritual purification, and festive celebration!
Girl Scout Founder’s Day
Special Interest

Girl Scout Founder’s Day

Join us in honoring the legacy of Juliette Gordon Low on Girl Scout Founder's Day - a day dedicated to empowering and inspiring girls all over the world.
National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas)
Federal

National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas)

On National Unity Day, let's come together to celebrate our diversity and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood in our country. Jai Hind!
National Prince Day
Name Days

National Prince Day

Calling all Princes - it's time to celebrate your regal name on National Prince Day! Share your royal pride and enjoy special discounts and deals.
National Knock Knock Joke Day
Fun

National Knock Knock Joke Day

Get ready to laugh and groan on National Knock Knock Joke Day! Share your favorite jokes or try out some new ones with friends and family.
National Doorbell Day
Fun

National Doorbell Day

Ding dong! It's National Doorbell Day - the perfect time to upgrade your door chime and add some extra flair to your home.
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Monthly Holidays that include October 31

​National ADHD Awareness Month
October

​National ADHD Awareness Month

It's National ADHD Awareness Month - let's spread understanding and acceptance of those living with ADHD, and support their journey!
​Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October

​Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Show your support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month - join the fight against breast cancer and help spread awareness!
​National Bullying Prevention Month
October

​National Bullying Prevention Month

Join us in standing up against bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month - be kind, spread awareness, and show support!
LGBTQ+ History Month
October

LGBTQ+ History Month

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with pride! Learn more about the incredible activists and trailblazers who paved the way for a more inclusive future.
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

This October, join us in speaking out against domestic violence and showing support for survivors.
​​Global Diversity Awareness Month
October

​​Global Diversity Awareness Month

Celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month with us and join the movement to celebrate our differences and unite in acceptance.
​National Dental Hygiene Month
October

​National Dental Hygiene Month

Make sure you keep your teeth healthy this month - brush twice daily and make time for regular dental checkups during National Dental Hygiene Month!
​​Italian-American Heritage Month
October

​​Italian-American Heritage Month

Celebrate Italian-American Heritage Month with us - explore the culture, traditions and recipes that make this unique heritage so special!
​World Menopause Month
October

​World Menopause Month

Celebrate World Menopause Month by improving your health, connecting with friends and family, and taking time for yourself!
National Cookie Month
October

National Cookie Month

Get ready to indulge in all your favorite cookies this National Cookie Month! From classic chocolate chip to unique flavors, the options are endless.
National Pizza Month
October

National Pizza Month

October is not just spooky season, it's also National Pizza Month! Get ready to indulge in all your favorite slices and try out some new flavors too. 🍕
National Pasta Month
October

National Pasta Month

Indulge in delicious pasta dishes all month long - it's National Pasta Month and the perfect excuse to carb-load without guilt!
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

Help save a life and find your new best friend this Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Adoption events, promotions, and plenty of love to go around!
National Chili Month
October

National Chili Month

Get ready to spice up your October with National Chili Month! From classic recipes to unique variations, we've got you covered for a month of chili-filled deliciousness.
National Apple Month
October

National Apple Month

It's time to go apple picking and indulge in all things apple for National Apple Month! From pies to cider, let's celebrate this delicious fruit.
National Dessert Month
October

National Dessert Month

Indulge in all the delicious treats during National Dessert Month - from classic favorites to innovative flavors, your sweet tooth will thank you!
World Animal Month
October

World Animal Month

Join the movement and make a difference this World Animal Month by supporting animal rights, conservation efforts, and adoption initiatives. Let's protect our furry friends!
Polish American Heritage Month
October

Polish American Heritage Month

Let's honor and celebrate the rich culture and contributions of Polish Americans during this month dedicated to their heritage!

Famous Birthdays Today

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/nick-saban" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/54d5c1d2-9cdc-4d33-6475-cb1e1ab12800/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Nick Saban" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Football Coach</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/nick-saban" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Nick Saban</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ansu-fati" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/1ea61683-7946-425d-4fd8-55b1babb5200/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Ansu Fati" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Soccer Player</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ansu-fati" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Ansu Fati</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/vanilla-ice" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/0de5b69a-e5bc-409a-b74c-9142c9199100/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Vanilla Ice" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Rapper</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/vanilla-ice" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Vanilla Ice</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/michael-landon" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/26571fe7-e7b8-465b-1905-f3b982d30b00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Michael Landon" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/michael-landon" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Michael Landon</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/john-keats" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/18601bea-dd88-4cdb-8df7-d8306e776600/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="John Keats" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Poet</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/john-keats" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">John Keats</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/willow-smith" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/55123472-1cf2-43f8-475a-dd7065d34e00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Willow Smith" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Pop Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/willow-smith" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Willow Smith</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

This Day in History

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>475</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Calculated Emperors</div><div class='timeline-text'>Romulus Augustulus is declared Western Roman Emperor, marking a significant shift in Roman history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1517</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Protestant Reformation Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Martin Luther challenges the Catholic Church by posting his 95 Thesis on the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1864</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Nevada joins the Union</div><div class='timeline-text'>Nevada is admitted as the 36th U.S. state. This expansion westward showcases the growing nation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1913</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Lincoln Highway</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Lincoln Highway, the first automobile route across the United States, is dedicated, revolutionizing transportation nationwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1924</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Savings Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 1st International Savings Bank Congress in Milan, Italy announces the initiation of World Savings Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1941</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mount Rushmore Completed</div><div class='timeline-text'>After 14 years of dedicated work, Mount Rushmore, a monumental piece of national history in South Dakota, is completed.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Space Exploration Milestone</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Soyuz TM-31 mission launches, transporting the first resident crew to the International Space Station. The station has been continually crewed since this historic event.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Symbolic Population Milestone</div><div class='timeline-text'>The global human population reaches seven billion on this day, a milestone marked by the United Nations as "the Day of Seven Billion".</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is October 31?
Mark your calendars for October 31st, an eclectic and bustling day full of diverse celebrations! Dive into the spooky fun of Halloween, enjoy the sticky sweetness of National Caramel Apple Day, or get enlightened about fiscal responsibility on World Savings Day. That’s not all; delve into cultural significance with Diwali, reflect on historical reforms on Reformation Day, or explore urban living on World Cities Day. Join any of these vibrant events and make your October 31st uniquely memorable. Whether you're dressing up, saving up, or lighting up, there’s something spectacular for everyone to enjoy!