October 2026 Marketing Calendar

This month’s marketing calendar is packed with fresh ideas and inspiration to help you plan ahead.

October is a month that balances celebration and reflection. We honour Black History Month and Fairtrade, while also raising awareness for causes such as Breast Cancer, Domestic Violence, ADHD and Dyslexia, Cyber Security, LGBTQ+ History Month, and Fire Prevention Week.

But it’s not all serious as October also gives us quirky celebrations like International Coffee Day! And of course, it wouldn’t be October without the return of everyone’s favourite seasonal staple: the Pumpkin Spice Latte. ☕🎃

So, here it is... I've carefully curated lots of other occasions this month so that you can plan your marketing calendar around them.

Specific Dates for marketing in October are...

1st – International Coffee Day
1st to 31st – Black History Month
1st - World Vegetarian Day
1st to 31st – Unblocktober
1st - National Poetry Day
2nd - World Smile Day
3rd – ‘Buy British’ Day
4th - Grandparents Day (UK)
4th - 10th – World Space Week
5th – World Teacher’s Day
5th - 9th - National Work Life Week
5th - 11th - Dyslexia Awareness Week
8th - International Lesbian Day
9th - Beer and Pizza Day
10th - World Mental Health Day
13th – National Train Your Brain Day
13th – Own Business Day
15th – World Student’s Day
15th – Shwmae Su’mae Day (annual celebration of the Welsh Language)
15th – National Burn Awareness Day
16th – Dictionary Day
16th – World Food Day (United Nations)
17th – World Singing Day
17th – International Repair Day
18th - 24th - Invisible Disabilities Week
19th – International Gin and Tonic Day
19th - National Adoption Week
20th – International Chef Day
21st – National Apple Day
21st – Trafalgar Day
23rd – Global Champagne Day
24th – United Nations Day
24th – Make A Difference Day
25th – Clocks go back (2am)
26th – Pumpkin Day
26th – School Half Term
27th – National Mentoring Day
30th – National Checklist Day
31st – Halloween

October Marketing Calendar

This October Calendar overview offers a snapshot of the 39 key moments in October to help you get started.

Speaking of events, we host community gatherings throughout the year, including our Summer and Winter Gatherings. You can explore our upcoming events here.

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