October 2, 2025

October 2025 is bursting with fun and important celebrations all across the United States! Whether you love federal holidays, religious festivals, or unique national days, October has it all. The big federal holiday in October 2025 is Columbus Day on Monday, October 13. On this day, many also observe Indigenous Peoples' Day, which some states celebrate but is not a federal holiday. In 2025, the US has 12 federal holidays in total, with Veterans Day coming next in November. Religious and cultural fans, get ready! October 1 marks the start of Yom Kippur, lasting through October 2. Then, from October 6 to October 13, Sukkot brings festivities. October 6 also celebrates Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. Later in the month, Diwali lights up on October 20, followed by the Birthday of Bab on October 22 and the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh on October 23. The spooky Samhain begins the evening of October 31 and goes into November 1. If you love gazing at the stars, October 2025 has thrilling celestial shows. The Super Moon, also known as the Harvest Moon, shines bright on October 6. The Draconid meteor shower dazzles from October 6 to 10. Get ready for an Orionid meteor shower peak on October 21, the same night as the New Moon. Stargazers, mark those calendars! October also hosts cheerful national days to spice things up. October 1 is National Pumpkin Spice Day, perfect for fall lovers. October 3 brings National Boyfriend Day, and October 7 is the delicious National Taco Day. Other quirky days include National Fluffernutter Day (Oct 8), National Moldy Cheese Day (Oct 9), and National Kick Butt Day (Oct 13). If you adore sweets and cats, mark your calendar for National Dessert Day on October 14 and National Cat Day on October 29! October’s most famous festivity, Halloween, lights up October 31 with costumes, candies, and spooky fun for everyone. The month also honors Breast Cancer Awareness, Filipino American History, ADHD Awareness, and celebrates World Smile Day on October 3, World Mental Health Day on October 10, and United Nations Day on October 24. In all, October 2025 is a cocktail of heritage, culture, fun, and breathtaking natural shows. It’s a perfect time to enjoy fall activities like pumpkin patches and apple picking while preparing for the holiday season ahead!

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