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October 2034

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  1. Sunday 1 October 2034

    • International Day of Older Persons

      Awareness

      The International Day of Older Persons on 1 October celebrates older people's contributions and looks at the challenges of an ageing world.

  2. Monday 2 October 2034

    • King's Birthday (Queensland)

      Public holidays

      Queensland's King's Birthday public holiday, held on the first Monday in October rather than in June as in most other states.

    • Labour Day (NSW, ACT and SA)

      Public holidays

      The Labour Day public holiday in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and South Australia, held on the first Monday in October.

  3. Saturday 7 October 2034

    • Queensland Mental Health Week

      Awareness7 to 15 October 2034

      A statewide week of events in early October, aligned with World Mental Health Day, promoting mental health and wellbeing in Queensland.

  4. Sunday 8 October 2034

    • Anti-Poverty Week

      Awareness8 to 14 October 2034

      A national week in October, around the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October, focused on poverty and hardship in Australia.

    • National Carers Week (Australia)

      Awareness8 to 14 October 2034

      A week in October recognising and celebrating the unpaid carers who support family members and friends across Australia.

  5. Tuesday 10 October 2034

    • World Mental Health Day

      Awareness

      A global day, held every 10 October, for raising awareness of mental health and pushing for better support and care everywhere.

  6. Thursday 12 October 2034

    • World Sight Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the second Thursday of October that draws attention to blindness, vision loss and access to eye care.

  7. Monday 16 October 2034

    • National Bird Week (Australia)

      Awareness16 to 22 October 2034

      A week in October celebrating Australian birds, when BirdLife Australia runs the Aussie Bird Count asking people to spend 20 minutes counting birds near them.

    • National Water Week (Australia)

      Awareness16 to 22 October 2034

      A week in October that encourages Australians to value water and use it wisely, with events run by water utilities, councils and schools.

  8. Thursday 26 October 2034

    • Bandanna Day

      Awareness

      Canteen's annual fundraising and awareness day for young people affected by cancer, held on the last Thursday in October.

  9. Tuesday 31 October 2034

    • Halloween

      Commercial and retail

      The evening of 31 October, known for costumes, pumpkins and trick or treating.

    • Tax Return Deadline (Australia)

      Commercial and retail

      The 31 October deadline for Australians who lodge their own income tax return for the year to 30 June.