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October 2026

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  1. Thursday 1 October 2026

    • Culture Days

      Awareness18 September to 4 October 2026

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

    • Breast Cancer Awareness Month

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2026

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

    • Canadian Islamic History Month

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2026

      Held each October in Canada, a month to recognise the history and contributions of Muslim communities in Canada.

    • Canadian Library Month

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2026

      Canadian Library Month runs through October, highlighting the role of libraries and library workers in communities across Canada.

    • Circular Economy Month (Canada)

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2026

      Circular Economy Month runs through October in Canada, promoting ways to keep materials in use and reduce waste.

    • Latin American Heritage Month

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2026

      Held each October in Canada, a month set in federal law to recognise the culture and contributions of Latin American Canadians.

    • Occupational Therapy Month (Canada)

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2026

      October in Canada, when the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists celebrates occupational therapy and how it helps people take part in daily life.

    • Women's History Month (Canada)

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2026

      Held each October in Canada, a month to celebrate the achievements of women and girls and to look at the inequalities that remain.

  2. Sunday 4 October 2026

    • CIBC Run for the Cure

      Sports and events

      A run and walk held in more than 50 Canadian communities on the first Sunday in October, raising funds for breast cancer research and support.

    • Mental Illness Awareness Week (Canada)

      Awareness4 to 10 October 2026

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

  3. Saturday 10 October 2026

    • 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. Sunday 11 October 2026

    • 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 12 October 2026

    • 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 16 October 2026

    • 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. Sunday 18 October 2026

    • BDC Small Business Week

      Awareness18 to 24 October 2026

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

    • Persons Day

      Awareness

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

    • Waste Reduction Week in Canada

      Awareness18 to 24 October 2026

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

  8. Saturday 24 October 2026

    • National Poppy Campaign (Canada)

      Awareness24 October to 11 November 2026

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

  9. Monday 26 October 2026

    • Canadian Patient Safety Week

      Awareness26 to 30 October 2026

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

    • Media Literacy Week (Canada)

      Awareness26 to 30 October 2026

      Media Literacy Week is a national event in late October that promotes digital and media literacy in schools, libraries and communities.

  10. Thursday 29 October 2026

    • Dress Purple Day (Ontario)

      Awareness

      Dress Purple Day is an October day when Ontarians wear purple to show children, youth and families that their community cares.

  11. Saturday 31 October 2026

    • Halloween

      Commercial and retail

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