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October 2047

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  1. Tuesday 1 October 2047

    • Breast Cancer Awareness Month

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2047

      Held every October to raise awareness of breast cancer, encourage regular breast checks and support people affected.

    • Cyber Security Action Month (Australia)

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2047

      The Australian Government's October campaign encouraging people and businesses to take simple steps to stay safe online, formerly called Cyber Security Awareness Month.

    • Get Fire Ready (Victoria)

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2047

      The Country Fire Authority's month-long campaign each October helping Victorians prepare homes and families before the fire season. In 2026 it ran to 3 November.

    • 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.

    • Mental Health Month (NSW)

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2047

      Held every October in New South Wales, a month of community events and campaigns promoting mental health and wellbeing.

    • National Safe Work Month

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2047

      Held every October by Safe Work Australia to encourage employers and workers to focus on health and safety in the workplace.

    • NSW Small Business Month

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2047

      Held each October in New South Wales, with free events, workshops and advice sessions to help small business owners grow and plan.

  2. Saturday 5 October 2047

    • Queensland Mental Health Week

      Awareness5 to 13 October 2047

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

  3. Sunday 6 October 2047

    • NRL Grand Final

      Sports and events

      The deciding match of the National Rugby League season, usually played in Sydney on the first Sunday in October.

    • NRLW Grand Final

      Sports and events

      The deciding match of the NRL Women's Premiership, played on the same day as the NRL Grand Final in early October.

  4. Monday 7 October 2047

    • 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.

  5. Thursday 10 October 2047

    • 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.

    • 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.

  6. Sunday 13 October 2047

    • Anti-Poverty Week

      Awareness13 to 19 October 2047

      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.

    • Bathurst 1000

      Sports and events

      Supercars' 1000 kilometre endurance race at Mount Panorama, Bathurst, usually held over a long weekend in October.

    • Melbourne Marathon

      Sports and events

      Melbourne's marathon festival, finishing at the MCG and usually held on the second Sunday in October.

    • National Carers Week (Australia)

      Awareness13 to 19 October 2047

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

  7. Saturday 19 October 2047

    • Caulfield Cup

      Sports and events

      A Group 1 handicap over 2400 metres at Caulfield in mid October, a key lead-up race to the Melbourne Cup.

    • The Everest

      Sports and events

      A sprint race for twelve slot holders at Royal Randwick in mid October, one of the richest turf races in the world.

  8. Monday 21 October 2047

    • National Bird Week (Australia)

      Awareness21 to 27 October 2047

      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)

      Awareness21 to 27 October 2047

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

  9. Thursday 31 October 2047

    • Bandanna Day

      Awareness

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

    • 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.