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What About October?
Cultural Calendar
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ALL MONTH
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National disability employment awareness month
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This month-long period of awareness is designed to commemorate contributions of people with disabilities to America's workplaces and economy. The theme for 2021 is "America's Recovery: Powered by Inclusion."
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Oct 17-25
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Navaratri
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This 9 day Hindu celebration memorializes the triumph of good over evil and worships God in the form of the universal mother known as Durga, Devi, or Shakti.
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ALL MONTH
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LGBTQ+ History Month
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First celebrated in 1994 by Rodney Wilson to coincide with the first LBGT Marches on Washington in '79 and '87, this month-long celebration recognizes the achievements and contributions of our LGBTQ+ heroes, colleagues, friends, and fellow citizens.
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Oct 10-11
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Simchat Torah
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This holiday marks the end of weekly Torah readings by reading from Chapter one of Genesis to Deuteronomy 34, and then back to chapter one, in acknowledgment of the words of the Torah being a never-ending cycle.
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Oct 28-29
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Eid Milad un-Nabi
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On the day of Muhammad's birth, homes and mosques are decorated, parades run through the streets, and those of the Muslim faith participate in charity events.
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Oct 2-9
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Sukkot
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This Jewish festival celebrates and gives thanks for the coming fall harvest.
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Oct 1
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Native American Women's Equal Pay Day
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This day is about raising awareness about the pay gap between Indigenous women and White men.
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Oct 11
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
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This holiday celebrates the rich history of North America's original inhabitants and provides an opportunity for communities to learn of the unique struggles faced by Indigenous citizens as a result of centuries of colonization.
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Oct 15
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Dasara / Dussehra / Vijayadashami
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Dasara, Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, in the eastern and northeastern states of India, marks the end of Durga Puja, remembering goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura to help restore dharma.
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Oct 4
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St. Francis Day
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The feast day for St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, finds many Christians bringing their pets and companions to church in recognition of St. Francis’ love for all sentient beings.
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Oct 11
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National Coming Out Day (U.S.)
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Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, celebrate the process of coming out and the recognition of the 1987 march on Washington for gay and lesbian equality.
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Oct 20
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International Pronouns Day
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This day is about respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns.
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Oct 20
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Sikh Holy Day
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This day celebrates the conferment of "Guru" on Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the holy religious scripture of Sikhism which imagines a society based on divine freedom, mercy, love, and justice without oppression.
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