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October 2036

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  1. Wednesday 1 October 2036

    • Culture Days

      Awareness19 September to 5 October 2036

      Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture in late September and early October, with free events across Canada.

  2. Sunday 5 October 2036

    • Mental Illness Awareness Week (Canada)

      Awareness5 to 11 October 2036

      A Canadian week in early October that builds public understanding of mental illness and calls for better access to care.

  3. Friday 10 October 2036

    • 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.

  4. Saturday 11 October 2036

    • International Day of the Girl Child

      Awareness

      The International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October highlights the challenges girls face and promotes their rights and empowerment.

  5. Monday 13 October 2036

    • Thanksgiving (Canada)

      Public holidays

      Canada's Thanksgiving Day is a public holiday on the second Monday of October, a day for family meals and giving thanks for the harvest.

  6. Friday 17 October 2036

    • Canadian Library Workers' Day

      Awareness

      Canadian Library Workers' Day falls on the third Friday of October, during Canadian Library Month, to thank people who work in libraries.

  7. Saturday 18 October 2036

    • Persons Day

      Awareness

      Marked on 18 October, the anniversary of the 1929 Persons Case that recognised women as persons under Canadian law.

  8. Sunday 19 October 2036

    • BDC Small Business Week

      Awareness19 to 25 October 2036

      BDC Small Business Week is a national celebration of Canadian entrepreneurs held each October, with webinars, events and new research.

    • Waste Reduction Week in Canada

      Awareness19 to 25 October 2036

      Waste Reduction Week in Canada runs in the third week of October, encouraging people, schools and businesses to cut waste and rethink consumption.

  9. Friday 24 October 2036

    • National Poppy Campaign (Canada)

      Awareness24 October to 11 November 2036

      The Royal Canadian Legion's National Poppy Campaign runs from 24 October to 11 November, raising funds for Veterans and promoting Remembrance.

  10. Monday 27 October 2036

    • Canadian Patient Safety Week

      Awareness27 to 31 October 2036

      A Canadian week in late October that encourages patients, families and health workers to speak up and work together for safer care.

  11. Friday 31 October 2036

    • Halloween

      Commercial and retail

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