From Edie: From Pumpkin Spice Day to Squirrel Month, October is packed with quirky holidays. Find fun writing ideas and creative sparks to fuel your next post.
October 2025 Social Media & Blog Post Ideas: Fun and Unique Holidays to Inspire Writers
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson
October will be here this week, so let's get started on writing ideas. The calendar is a great place to start when we’re looking for writing ideas. Crazy (and even legit) holidays are great conversation starters for social media sites, articles, and blogging. This month is especially fun for writers because of all the writing/reading related holidays. How many can you find? Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comment section at the end of the post.
National Women in AI Month
National Chili Month
World Menopause Month
National Sensory Processing Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Physical Therapy Month
National Non-GMO Month
National Cryptocurrency Month
National Economic Education Month
National Women’s Small Business Month
National Fire Prevention Month
World Blindness Awareness Month
National ADD/ADHD Awareness Month
National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
National Dropout Prevention Month
National Principals Month
Workplace Politics Awareness Month
National learning and Development Month
Vegetarian Month
Talk About Prescriptions Month
Squirrel Month
Tackling Hunger Month
Spinach Lovers Month
National Sausage Month
Self-Promotion Month
Rhubarb Month
Right Brainers Rule! Month
Rhizomes and Persimmons Month
Raptor Month
Photographer Appreciation Month
Positive Attitude Month
National SIDS Awareness Month
Pear and Pineapple Month
Organize Your Medical Information Month
National Window Covering Safety Month
National Toilet Tank Repair Month
National Work and Family Month
National Seafood Month
National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
National Stamp Collecting Month
National RSV Awareness Month
National Sarcastic Awareness Month
October Special Weeks
Active Aging Week (Begins October 1)
World Space Week (October 4 – 10)
National Newspaper Week (First Sunday in October)
Mystery Series Week (First Full Week in October)
International Postcard Week (First Full Week in October)
Spinning and Weaving Week (First Week in October)
National Chili Week (First Week in October)
National Mental Illness Awareness Week (First Week in October)
National Physician Assistant Week (October 6 – 12)
National Carry a Tune Week (Week of October 7)
National Fire Prevention Week (Week of October 9)
National Metric Week (Week of October 10)
Healthcare Security and Safety Week (Second Full Week in October)
National School Lunch Week (Second Full Week in October)
National Work from Home Week (Second Week in October)
Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week (Second Week in October)
National Snow Blower Maintenance Week (October 15 – 21)
National Food Bank Week (Week of October 16)
National Forest Products Week (Begins Third Sunday in October)
National Healthcare Quality Week (Third Full Week in October)
National Pharmacy Week (Third Full Week in October)
National Teen Driver Safety Week (Third Full Week in October)
National School Bus Safety Week (Third Full Week in October)
National Retirement Security Week (Third Full Week in October)
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (Third Full Week in October)
Free Speech Week (Third Full Week in October)
National Friends of Libraries Week (Third Full Week in October)
National Kraut Sandwich Week (Third Full Week in October)
National Business Women’s Week (Third Full Week in October)
Nuclear Science Week (Third Week in October)
International Infection Protection Week (Third Week in October)
National Veterinary Technician Week (Third Week in October)
National Wolf Awareness Week (Third Week in October)
National Chemistry Week (Week of October 23)
Disarmament Week (Week of October 24)
Medical Assistants Recognition Week (Third Business Week in October)
National Red Ribbon Week (Last Week in October)
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Last Week in October)
Pastoral Care Week (Last Week in October)
Respiratory Care Week (Last Week in October)
Special Days in October
October 1
National “Jiffy” Mix Day
International Coffee Day
Balloons Around the World Day
National Pumpkin Spice Day
National Green City Day
National Hair Day
National Homemade Cookies Day
National Fire Pup Day
National Black Dog Day
National Walk to School Day (First Wednesday in October)
National Pumpkin Seed Day (First Wednesday in October)
National Coffee with a Cop Day (First Wednesday in October)
Random Acts of Poetry Day (First Wednesday in October)
October 2
National Smarties Day
National Produce misting Day
National Fried Scallops Day
National Name Your Car Day
National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day
October 3
National Body Language Day (First Friday in October)
National Manufacturing Day (First Friday in October)
National Techies Day
National Boyfriend Day
World Smile Day
October 4
National Play Outside Day (First Saturday of Each Month)
National Golf Lover’s Day]National Cinnamon Bun Day
Card Making Day
October 5
National Do Something Nice Day
National Get Funky Day
National Apple Betty Day
National Rhode Island Day
Chic Spy Day
October 6
National Plus Size Appreciation Day
National Coaches Day
National German-American Day
National Noodle Day
National Mad Hatter Day
National Child Health Day (First Monday in October)
National Consignment Day (First Monday in October)
October 7
National Propane Day
National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day
National Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day
National LED Light Day
National Inner Beauty Day
Frappe Day
National Frappe Day
National Taco Day (First Tuesday in October)
National Fruit at Work Day (First Tuesday in October)
October 8
National Fluffernutter Day
American Touch Tag Day
National Pierogi Day
National Hero Day
National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day (Second Wednesday in October)
National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day (Second Wednesday in October)
National Stop Bullying Day (Second Wednesday in October)
National Emergency Nurse’s Day (Second Wednesday in October)
October 9
National Pro-Life Cupcake Day
National Moldy Cheese Day
Curious Evens Day
Pans/Pandas Awareness Day
October 10
National Angel Food Cake Day
National Handbag Day
National Walk to a Park Day
National Metric Day
National Decorating Day
October 11
National Sausage Pizza Day
General Pulaski Memorial Day
It’s My Party Day
I Love Yarn Day (Second Saturday in October)
National Chess Day (Second Saturday in October)
National Motorcycle Ride Day (Second Saturday in October)
National Costume Swap Day(Second Saturday in October)
October 12
National Gumbo Day
National Savings Day
National Vermont Day
National Farmer’s Day
National Freethought Day
Clergy Appreciation Day (Second Sunday in October)
October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
National Yorkshire Pudding Day
National Train Your Brain Day
International Skeptics Day
Navy Birthday
National Online Bank Day (Second Monday in October)
National Kick Butt Day (Second Monday in October)
Native American Day (Second Monday in October)
Columbus Day (Second Monday in October)
October 14
National Real Sugar Day
National Dessert Day
Be Bald and Be Free Day
October 15
National Grouch Day
National Shawarma Day
National Aesthetician Day
National Cheese Curd Day
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
White Cane Safety Day
National I Love Lucy Day
Hagfish Day (Third Wednesday in October)
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce (Third Wednesday in October)
National Fossil Day (Wednesday of Second Full Week in October)
October 16
National Sports Day
National Dictionary Day
National Boss’s Day (unless it’s a weekend day)
Department Store Day
Get to Know Your Customers Day (Third Thursday of Each Quarter)
National Get Smart About Cred Day (Third Thursday in October)
October 17
Black Poetry Day
National Edge Day
National Mulligan Day
National Mammography Day
National Pasta Day
October 18
International Legging Day
National Exascale Day
National No Beard Day
National Chocolate Cupcake Day
National Sweetest Day (Third Saturday in October)
National Whole Hog Barbecue Day (Third Saturday in October)
October 19
National Kentucky Day
National Seafood Bisque Day
October 20
National Chicken and Waffles Day
National Youth Confidence Day
National Brandied Fruit Day
International Sloth Day
National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day (Third Monday in October)
October 21
National Apple Day
Count Your Buttons Day
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
National Back to the Future Day
National Reptile Awareness Day
National Witch Hazel Day
National Pharmacy Technician Day (Third Tuesday in October)
Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity (Third Tuesday in October)
October 22
National Tavern-Style Pizza Day
National make a Dog’s Day
Caps Lock Day
National Color Day
National Nut Day
October 23
National Horror Movie Day
iPod Day
National Mole Day
National TV Talk Show Host Day
National Boston Cream Pie Day
Swallows Depart From San Juan Capistrano Day
October 24
National Bologna Day
National Food Day
National Pharmacy Buyer Day (Friday of Last Full Week in October)
October 25
National Merri Music Day
Sourest Day
Chucky, The Notorious Killer Doll Day
National Greasy Foods Day
National Make a Difference Day (Fourth Saturday in October)
National Mother-In-Law Day (Fourth Saturday in October)
National Trick or Treat Day (Last Saturday in October)
October 26
National Pumpkin Day
National Day of the Deployed
National Chicken Fried Steak Day
National Financial Crime Fighter Day
National Tennessee Day
National Mule Day
National Mincemeat Day
October 27
National Black Cat Day
Navy Day
National Civics Day
October 28
National First Responders Day
International Animation Day
National Internal Medicine Day
National Chocolate Day
October 29
National Cat Day
Internet Day
National Hermit Day
October 30
National Publicist Day
National Wicked Day
National Candy Corn Day
Speak Up for Service Day
October 31
Halloween
National Doorbell Day
Girl Scout Founder’s Day
National Magic Day
National Knock Knock Joke Day
National Caramel Apple Day
National Frankenstein Friday (Last Friday in October)
National Breadstick Day (Last Friday in October)
Now it's your turn. What holidays inspire you? Do any of them strike a nerve for marketing or a fun post? Share how you'll use them in the comments section below and inspire us!
Don't forget to join the conversation!
Blessings,
Edie
If you're interested in doing your own research into holidays, here are several websites to get you started!
- Brownie Lock: HTTPS://WWW.BROWNIELOCKS.COM/MONTH2.HTML
- Holiday Insights: HTTPS://WWW.HOLIDAYINSIGHTS.COM/MOREHOLIDAYS/APRIL.HTM
- National Day Calendar: HTTPS://WWW.NATIONALDAYCALENDAR.COM/YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE
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She and husband Kirk have been married 43+ years with three grown sons and four grandchildren. They live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and can often be found with their big black dog hiking the mountains.
The fact that the entire month is Sarcastic Awareness and World Menopause Month is almost more than I can handle. I may need to blog daily.
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