October 2027 Events Celebrations & Special Days
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Events, celebrations, awareness events, saint's days, annual campaigns, major sporting events - UK and global festivities happening in October 2027.
As the days get shorter and the nights draw in, October is the month when we celebrate Halloween and have a break from school for October Half Term, celebrate Black History Month and get creative with the the Big Draw Festival.
Here are the key dates and events happening this October in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as well as around the world.
Rugby World Cup 2027
8th Sep to 28th Oct 2027
The men's Rugby World Cup is a quadrennial world championship for rugby union national teams. In 2023 it is taking place in France.
Fairtrade Fortnight
20th Sep to 3rd Oct 2027
Fairtrade farmers, workers and campaigners up and down the country highlight the difference fair trade can make to lives and communities.
Black History Month
1st Oct to 31st Oct 2027
Black History Month is a month-long observance throughout October, devoted to education about the history of Black people and the celebration of their contributions to history.
Coffee Day
1st Oct 2027
This is an international celebration of coffee, organised by the International Coffee Organisation, the world trade body for coffee producers. So drink a coffee to give you a good start to the month!
The Big Draw Festival
1st Oct to 31st Oct 2027
This month-long festival of art is 31 days of creative activities for young and old alike. During the month there are a whole host of events organised to encourage people to get drawing.
Rugby World Cup 2027
1st Oct to 13th Nov 2027
The 11th men's Rugby World Cup is a four-yearly world championship for rugby union national teams. In 2027 it is taking place across Australia.
World Vegetarian Day
1st Oct 2027
World Vegetarian Day is the first day of Vegetarian Awareness Month. It encourages people to give meatless food a try (even for a day) and learn about its many benefits.
International Day of Older Persons
1st Oct 2027
International Day of Older Persons promotes a society for all ages through action on development, health, and supportive environments.
Grandparents Day UK
3rd Oct 2027
Grandparents Day in October is the UK's celebration of grandmothers, grandfathers and all grandparents. It is a day to appreciate and show your love for your grandparents.
Grandparents Day Crafts, Cards and Activities
– Grandparents Day Colouring Picture
World Dyslexia Awareness Day
4th Oct 2027
A day for awareness of the issues faced by those with dyslexia. The day highlights the issues and teachers, employers and the general public, and is part of Dyslexia Week.
World Space Week
4th Oct to 10th Oct 2027
A UN organised week to celebrate each year at the international level the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition.
World Habitat Day
4th Oct 2027
World Habitat Day is recognised by the United Nations to reflect on the state of towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is marked on the first Monday of October.
Cinnamon Bun Day
4th Oct 2027
Created in Sweden, Cinnamon Bun Day or Cinnamon Roll Day focuses attention on Swedish baking traditions, with a particular focus on cinnamon buns, so why not enjoy a hot drink and and bun to day. The Swedes call this "Fika".
World Animal Day
4th Oct 2027
World Animal Day exists to raise the status of animals and improve welfare standards around the globe. It is a day of celebration for animal lovers and for taking action against animal cruelty, neglect and unfair treatment.
James Bond Day
5th Oct 2027
This is the date of the world premiere of Dr No, the very first Bond film which starred Sean Connery. Released on 5th October 1962 it paved the way for over 50 years of action-packed movies.
World Smile Day
5th Oct 2027
A day started by Harvey Ball, creater of the smiley, as a day which is dedicated to smiles and kind acts throughout the world.
World Teachers Day
5th Oct 2027
UNESCO day which provides the occasion to celebrate the teaching profession worldwide, to take stock of achievements, and to address some of the issues central for attracting and keeping the brightest minds and young talents in the profession.
– Thank You Teacher! Teacher Appreciation Colouring Picture
World Cotton Day
7th Oct 2027
The World Cotton Day raises the visibility of the cotton sector and awareness of the critical role that it plays in economic development, international trade and poverty alleviation.
World Post Day
9th Oct 2027
World Post Day creates awareness of the role of the postal sector in people's and businesses' everyday lives and its contribution to the social and economic development of countries.
World Mental Health Day
10th Oct 2027
The purpose of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
International Day of the Girl
11th Oct 2027
International Day of the Girl is a rallying cry to see girls for who they truly are, to listen to their voices and to recognize their limitless potential.
National I Love You Day
14th Oct 2027
Tell someone special that you love them today. It could be family or a friend or any person who is special to you.
Shwmae Su'mae Day
15th Oct 2027
Shwmae Su'mae Day is an annual celebration of the Welsh Language, encouraging people to have a go at speaking Welsh with their friends.
International Archaeology Day
15th Oct 2027
A celebration of archaeology and its contributions to society. Archaeological organizations around the world present archaeological programs and activities for people of all ages and interests.
National Grouch Day
15th Oct 2027
This is a day to celebrate all the grouches we know - or to embrace the grouch that lives inside all of us. It celebrate Sesame Street's famous grouch, Oscar.
World Singing Day
16th Oct 2027
This is a global sing-along held annually on the 3rd Saturday in October. As a catalyst for positive human connection, this one day each year serves as an opportunity to celebrate our global family through the international language of music.
International Repair Day
16th Oct 2027
Held on the 3rd Saturday in October, this day promotes environmmental benefits of the repairing items, and is organised by the Open Repair Alliance. It promotes the use of Repair Cafes and Fixit Clinics around the world.
National Reuse Day
18th Oct 2027
National Reuse Day is an awareness day created to encourage us all to reuse items instead of throwing them away.
Apple Day
21st Oct 2027
An annual celebration of apples and orchards which was started in 1990 by Common Ground. It is celebrated with apple-themed events demonstrating all the things that you can do with apples. It also encourages diversity of apple varieties grown in the UK.
Trafalgar Day
21st Oct 2027
This is a celebration of Lord Horatio Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. A ceremony is held on his ship HMS Victory each year and his famous signal 'England expects that every man will do his duty' is hoisted in flags.
World Opera Day
25th Oct 2027
A day for celebrating opera and for encouraging people of all ages to develop a passion for opera.
International Artist Day
25th Oct 2027
This event celebrates the contribution artists make to society, and increase the visibility of art, culture, and artists. The date was chosen as it was the birthday of Pablo Picasso.
Diwali
29th Oct 2027
Diwali is the Hindu, Sikh and Jain festival of Lights, which is celebrated with fireworks, dancing, music, the decoration of homes and feasting. The most important aspect is decorating with lights, especially the traditional Diwa candles.
Everything Diwali - Crafts, Puzzles and Colouring Pages
– Diwali Craft Activities For Kids
National Cat Day
29th Oct 2027
Cat Day is a US based holiday for cats and cat lovers that encourages adoption of cats from animal shelters and breaks the internet with cuteness!
International Internet Day
29th Oct 2027
A celebration of the invention of the internet, held on the day when the very first message was sent via the internet.
Halloween
31st Oct 2027
The world wide celebration of all things spooky and scary. Halloween is thought to have it's roots in the pagan festival of Samhain which was a type of harvest festival. It is celebrated with trick or treating, dressing up and decorations.
Everything Halloween - Crafts, Party Ideas, Printables, Movies and more!
– 20 Spooky Halloween Costume Ideas
– Fun Online Halloween Games For Kids
The Day of the Dead
31st Oct to 2nd Nov 2027
The Mexican holiday of Dia de Muertos actually takes place over 3 days. The festival is a happy celebration with gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
More About The Day of the Dead
– Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls Colouring Pictures
British Summer Time Ends
31st Oct 2027
Daylight saving ends today, so remember that the clocks go back 1 hour at 2am in the morning.
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