World Vegetarian Day
Held on 1 October each year to promote the benefits of a vegetarian diet, and opens Vegetarian Awareness Month.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserNorth American Vegetarian Society
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held1977
About the day
The North American Vegetarian Society launched World Vegetarian Day on 1 October 1977. It encourages people to learn about vegetarian eating and to try it, and October is marked as Vegetarian Awareness Month.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 1 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 1 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Monday 1 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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