There is no state in the world that loves holidays as much as in Russia.
October is on the calendar, it’s a beautiful time, the trees put on golden clothes. But with every gust of wind, the beautiful leaves fall, and there are fewer and fewer warm days. However, this is not a reason to be sad. After all, our life is beautiful and amazing. Look into October holiday calendar, you will find a reason to smile in it and will not miss an important date.

There are 132 holidays celebrated in Russia in October. of which 54 are international and 42 are professional. The list of October holidays will tell you about significant events of the month, memorable dates, professional days of representatives of various fields of activity.

The most important dates in October: Pokrov Day (Pokrov, Pokrova), Teacher's Day - in Russia and Belarus, Education Workers' Day - in Ukraine, Defender's Day of Ukraine, Mother's Day - in Belarus.

How we relax - weekdays and weekends in October 2018 in Russia

October is a month in which there are no public holidays, so we will only rest on weekends and work on weekdays. In total in October 2018 there are 23 working days and 8 days off.

Orthodox holidays

The church calendar informs us about 107 Orthodox holidays in October.

This is one of the favorite and revered holidays of the Orthodox people. It was erected in honor of a great miracle that happened in 910. The Most Holy Theotokos appeared before parishioners who prayed for the protection of Constantinople from the invasion of barbarians. She covered the people with her omophorion and this protected the city. The barbarians were defeated by a terrible storm. The miracle later became a symbol of intercession.

There are many signs and beliefs associated with this holiday.

As people said: on Intercession before lunch it is autumn, and after lunch it is winter.

Professional, international and unusual holidays of October

The date of approval of the holiday is indicated in parentheses for reference. Please note that some holidays are celebrated on a specific day of the week of the month, so the date changes each year.

• Day of the Russian Ground Forces - (2006)
• Gerontologist Day - gerontology represents the science that studies the biological, psychological and social aspects of human aging, its causes and ways to combat aging, methods of possible rejuvenation of the body. This direction in science arose about a century ago.
• International Doctors Day - celebrated on the first Monday of October
• International Coffee Day - (2015)
• International Music Day - (1973)
• International Day of Older Persons - (1990)
• World Day of Architecture - (1985), celebrated on the first Monday of October
• World Shelter Day (World Habitat Day) - (1985), celebrated on the first Monday of October
• World Vegetarian Day (1977) was established by the North American Vegetarian Society to promote different types of vegetarianism. Various events in this area are organized throughout the month, ending with International Vegan Day (November 1).
• International Ballet Day
• Postcard Birthday - (1869)
• A day of walking along the streets of disappeared cities

• Urologist's Day - (1869)
• Vocational Education Day (Young Worker Day)
• International Day of Non-Violence - (2007)
• International Day of Social Educators - (2009)
• World Farm Animal Day
• Birthday of Email - (1931)
• World Ostomy Day - (1993)
• Day of confused tracks in the autumn park

• Day of the creation of special forces (OMON) of the Russian Federation - (2002)
• World Temperance Day - This day is considered a day of remembrance for Jon Finch. He was a public figure, an activist in the anti-drunkenness movement back at the end of the 19th century.
• World Mushroom Picker Day
• International Day of Humble Laughter
• Chestnut Search Day

• Day of the Military Space Forces (VKS) of the Russian Federation - (2006), timed to coincide with the launch of the first artificial earth satellite on October 4, 1957.
• Day of Civil Defense Troops of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation - (1932)
• World Space Week - (1999), held annually from October 1 to October 10.
• International Raccoon Conservation Day - (1931)
• World Animal Day - (1931), dedicated to the day of remembrance of the patron saint of animals - Francis of Assisi
• Day of Answers to Unasked Questions

• World Teachers Day - (1994)
• Day of Criminal Investigation Workers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation
• International Smile Day (1999), the motto of the Day is: “Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile,” which can be translated something like this: “Do a good deed. Help at least one smile appear.”
  Republic Day of Adygea - (1922)
• Day of farewell to flying birds
• Barrel Aged Beer Day

• Russian Insurer Day - dedicated to the founding of the State Insurance of the RSFSR on October 6, 1921.
• World Habitat Conservation Day (World Hospice and Palliative Care Day) - (1979), dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats in Europe.
• Chandelier Hanging Day

• Day of formation of headquarters units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation
• Day of the employee of organizational and inspection services of the penal system of the Russian Federation
• Strength Sports Athletes Day (Strength Day) - (2008), celebrated on the first Sunday in October
• Polite People's Day
• Day of remembrance of warm things

• Day of the commander of a surface, submarine and air ship - (2007)

• World Post Day
• Day of the Special Fire Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia
• Day of reflections in puddles
• Day of Curious Events

October is on the calendar, it’s a beautiful time, the trees put on golden clothes. But with every gust of wind, the beautiful leaves fall, and there are fewer and fewer warm days. But this is not a reason to be sad. Life is Beautiful and amazing.

Take a look at the October holiday calendar, you will find a reason to smile and don’t miss an important date.

How we relax - weekdays and weekends in October 2018 in Russia

October is a month in which there are no public holidays, so you will only rest on weekends and work on weekdays. In total in October 2018 there are 23 working days and 8 days off.

Orthodox holidays

The church calendar informs us about 107 Orthodox holidays in October.

This is one of the favorite and revered holidays of the Orthodox people. It was erected in honor of a great miracle that happened in 910. The Most Holy Theotokos appeared before parishioners who prayed for the protection of Constantinople from the invasion of barbarians. She covered the people with her omophorion and this protected the city. The barbarians were defeated by a terrible storm. The miracle later became a symbol of intercession.

There are many signs and beliefs associated with this holiday.

As people said: on Intercession before lunch it is autumn, and after lunch it is winter.

The weather on that day predicted winter. If the wind blows from the north, it means a cold winter, if from the south, then the winter will be warm.

It is considered a good omen to have a wedding on Pokrov.

For more information about signs and beliefs, watch the video.

Professional, international and unusual holidays of October

The date of approval of the holiday is indicated in parentheses for reference. Please note that some holidays are celebrated on a specific day of the week of the month, so the date changes each year.

• • Day of the Russian Ground Forces - (2006)
  • Gerontologist Day - gerontology represents the science that studies the biological, psychological and social aspects of human aging, its causes and ways to combat aging, methods of possible rejuvenation of the body. This direction in science arose about a century ago.
  • International Doctors Day - celebrated on the first Monday of October

• International Coffee Day - (2015)
• International Music Day - (1973)
• International Day of Older Persons - (1990)
• World Day of Architecture - (1985), celebrated on the first Monday of October
• World Shelter Day (World Habitat Day) - (1985), celebrated on the first Monday of October
• World Vegetarian Day (1977) was established by the North American Vegetarian Society to promote different types of vegetarianism. Various events in this area are organized throughout the month, ending with International Vegan Day (November 1).
• International Ballet Day
• Postcard Birthday - (1869)
• A day of walking along the streets of disappeared cities

• Urologist's Day - (1869)
• Vocational Education Day (Young Worker Day)
• International Day of Non-Violence - (2007)
• International Day of Social Educators - (2009)
• World Farm Animal Day
• Birthday of Email - (1931)
• World Ostomy Day - (1993)
• Day of confused tracks in the autumn park

• Day of the Military Space Forces (VKS) of the Russian Federation - (2006), timed to coincide with the launch of the first artificial earth satellite on October 4, 1957.
• Day of Civil Defense Troops of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation - (1932)
• World Space Week - (1999), held annually from October 1 to October 10.
• International Raccoon Conservation Day - (1931)
• World Animal Day - (1931), dedicated to the day of remembrance of the patron saint of animals - Francis of Assisi
• Day of Answers to Unasked Questions

• • World Teachers Day - (1994)
  • Day of Criminal Investigation Workers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation
  • International Smile Day (1999), the motto of the Day is: “Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile,” which can be translated something like this: “Do a good deed. Help at least one smile appear.”
    Republic Day of Adygea - (1922)
  • Day of farewell to flying birds
  • Barrel Aged Beer Day
  • Russian Insurer Day - dedicated to the founding of the State Insurance of the RSFSR on October 6, 1921.
  • World Habitat Conservation Day (World Hospice and Palliative Care Day) - (1979), dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats in Europe.
  • Chandelier Hanging Day
  • Day of formation of headquarters units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation
  • Day of the employee of organizational and inspection services of the penal system of the Russian Federation
  • Strength Sports Athletes Day (Strength Day) - (2008), celebrated on the first Sunday in October
  • Polite People's Day
  • Day of remembrance of warm things
  • Day of the commander of a surface, submarine and air ship - (2007)
  • World Post Day
  • Day of the Special Fire Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia
  • Day of reflections in puddles
  • Day of Curious Events
  • International Day of Mental Health (World Federation for Mental Health) - (1992)
  • European Day against the Death Penalty - (2003)
  • Birthday of the social network VKontakte - (2006)
  • Racers Day
  • rustling leaves day
  
  
  • • Medical Service Day of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation - (2007)
    • World Arthritis Day - (1996)
    • Personnel Day
    • World Egg Day is a holiday for all lovers of eggs, omelettes, casseroles and fried eggs
    • Clean Glass Festival
    • Chocolate Surprise Day
    • Day of the Hydrographic Service of the Russian Navy
    • Russian Homeopathy Day - (2004), celebrated on the second Saturday of October
    • International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction - (1989)
    • World Hospice and Palliative Care Day - celebrated on the second Saturday of October
    • International Costume Day
    • International Day of Skeptics
    • Beatlemania Birthday - (1963)
    • Falling Tree Day
    
    
    
    • Day of the Inquiry Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation
    • Allergist Day
    • World Nutrition Day - (2011)
    • World Anesthesiologist Day
    • World Food Day - (1979)
    • World Bread Day - (1950)
    • Chief's Day (Boss's Day) - (1962)
    • The day is touchy
    • North wind day
    
    
    • World Menopause Day - (1978)
    • European Day against Trafficking in Human Beings - (2013)
    • Day of Remembrance of Military Cossack Glory - (2000)
    • International Credit Union Day - (1948)
    • Magician's Day
    • Day of sweet molasses and oriental sweets
    • All-Russian Lyceum Student Day - On October 19, 1811, the first Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum was opened, which marked the beginning of this celebration.
    • Squashed Bubbles Day
    • Letter to the Future Day
    
    
    • Food Workers Day - (1966)
    • Road Workers Day - (2000)
    • Colorful Umbrella Day
    
    
    • International Snow Leopard Day - (2015)
    • Advertising Workers Day - (1993)
    • Garageist's Day - (1991), this is not just a day for people who have a garage, it is a day celebrated by garage winemakers. The founder of this movement was the former banker from France Jean-Luc Thunevin, his first wine created a sensation among critics.
    • Moth Day - (1991), this day is celebrated by chemists and it is dedicated to the unit of measurement of the amount of a substance in the International System of Units (SI).
    • Tail Drop Day
    
    
    

> What holidays are there in October?

Bright September has ended and rainy, cold OCTOBER has already arrived. But this month is also rich in holidays. On this page we have published everything from professional, government, and church. Of the professional holidays, the most celebrated by everyone is, of course, Teacher's Day! Back in October, workers in agriculture, customs, post office and many others celebrate their day.

• October 1 - World Day of Older Persons
• October 1 - Day of the Russian Ground Forces
• October 1 - International Music Day
• October 1 - World Vegetarian Day
• October 3 - Riot Police Day
• October 4 - World Animal Day
• October 4 - Civil Defense Day of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia
• October 4 - Russian Space Forces Day
• October 5 - Teacher's Day
• October 5 - Day of Criminal Investigation Workers
• October 6 - World Habitat Conservation Day
• October 6 - Russian Insurer Day
• October 7 - Day of formation of headquarters units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
• October 8 - Day of the commander of a ship (surface, underwater and air)
• October 9 - World Post Day
• October 9 - Repose of John the Evangelist
• October 12 - Personnel Day
• October 14 - Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• October 15 - World Rural Women's Day
• October 16 - World Anesthesiologist Day
• October 16 - World Food Day
• October 16 - Day of the Chief, Chief
• October 20 - Day of Signal Troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
• October 20 - Day of Surface Sailors (Navy Birthday)
• October 20 - International Air Traffic Controller Day
• October 22 - White Cranes Festival
• October 23 - Advertising Workers Day
• October 24 - Special Forces Day
• October 25 - Cable Industry Worker's Day
• October 25 - Customs Day of the Russian Federation
• October 28 - Russian Army Aviation Day
• October 28 - International Animation Day
• October 28 - Grandparents' Day
• October 29 - Day of employees of the private security service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
• October 30 - Mechanical Engineer Day
• October 31 - Detention Center and Prison Workers' Day
• October 31 - Sign Language Interpreter Day
• October 31 - Halloween

Floating dates:

• First Friday of October - World Smile Day (October 5 is the date for 2018)
• First Monday of October - World Architecture Day
• The first Monday in October is International Doctors Day (October 1 is the date for 2018)
• First Thursday of October - World Housing Day (October 4 is the date for 2018)
• Second Friday of October - World Egg Day (October 12 is the date for 2018)
• Second Sunday of October - Day of Agricultural and Processing Industry Workers (October 14 is the date for 2018)
• The third Sunday in October is Road Workers Day
• The third Sunday in October is Food Industry Workers Day (October 21 is the date for 2018)
• The last Sunday of October is Motorist Day (October 28 is the date for 2018)

Such holidays and holiday dates await us in OCTOBER. Now you know holiday calendar in OCTOBER and you can prepare congratulations in advance for your loved ones and relatives.

In addition, in October there are many who celebrate their birthday or anniversary. You can see congratulations for them on our website, just follow the links below...
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The ancient Russian name is leaf fall or pazdernik (from “pazder” - waste from flax, hemp). Another version is that in the old days they called the wind that stripped the trees and chilled the peasant to the bones. The woodworm not only denudes trees, but also rips off leaves from branches. Pazdernik is a month of variable weather, a month of special signs about winter.

The common popular names for October are mud or wedding, both names with transparent etymology, and also bonfires - after all, this was the time when flax and hemp usually began to be crushed. Other names: pervozimye, zazimnik, gruden (cf. Ukrainian gruden - December), leaf, leaf fall (cf. Ukrainian leaf fall - November), bread plant, cabbage plant. Ukrainian name zhovten.

All state and professional holidays in Russia,
including significant World and International holidays, and other equally interesting holidays and events.

All holidays are in October.

Almost every day in October is marked with its own holiday. The October holiday calendar will tell you about the upcoming holiday, significant event of the month, memorable dates, professional days of representatives of various fields of activity and other interesting events.
Don't forget to congratulate your family and friends on the upcoming holiday. What holiday is today you will find out from our calendar.

Floating dates:

On the first Monday of October, holidays and events - World Architecture (Architect) Day
On the first Monday of October, holidays and events - International Doctors Day
On the first Monday of October, holidays and events - World Housing Day
On the first Friday of October, holidays and events - World Smile Day
On the second Wednesday of October, holidays and events - International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
Second Friday of October, holidays and events - World Egg Day
Second Sunday of October, holidays and events - Day of Agricultural and Processing Industry Workers
On the third Thursday of October - International Credit Union Day
On the third Sunday of October, holidays and events - Road Workers Day
On the third Sunday of October, holidays and events - Food Industry Workers Day
The fourth Monday in October is International School Library Day
The last Saturday of October is All-Russian Gymnastics Day
On the last Sunday of October, holidays and events - Motorist Day

• International Day of Non-Violence
• International Day of Social Educators
• Gandhi Jayanti - Mahatma Gandhi's birthday

• World Animal Day
• Russian Space Forces Day
• Civil Defense Day of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia
• Cinnamon Bun Day in Sweden (Kanelbullens dag)
• Svarog Day

• World Habitat Day
• Russian Insurer Day
• Belarus Archivist Day
• Remembrance Day in Turkmenistan
• Egypt Army Day

• Day of the commander of a surface, submarine and air ship of the Russian Navy
• Croatian Independence Day
• Columbus Day in the USA

• World Mental Health Day
• World Day Against the Death Penalty
• Alexis Kivi Day, Finnish Literature Day
• Armenian Chemical Forces Day
• Day of Standardization and Metrology Workers in Ukraine
• Anniversary of the start of the Cuban War of Independence

• World Arthritis Day
• Personnel Day in Russia
• world egg day

• Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
• World Standards Day
• Day of Agricultural and Processing Industry Workers in Russia

• world food day
• World Bread Day
• World Anesthesia Day (Anesthesiologist's Day)
• Chief's Day (Boss's Day)
• Aliyah Day

• International Credit Union Day

• International Air Traffic Controller Day
• International Chef's Day
• World Osteoporosis Day
• Military Signalman Day in Russia
• Belgrade Liberation Day
• All-Ukrainian Day against Breast Cancer
• Candy Day in USA

• International Day of Stutterers
• International School Library Day

• Day of Special Forces of the Russian Armed Forces
• United Nations Day
• World Development Information Day
• Day of Diplomatic Worker of Kyrgyzstan
• Day of Standardization and Metrology Workers of Kyrgyzstan

• National Day of the Austrian Republic

• International Animation Day
• Motorist Day (Day of Road Transport Workers)

• Foundation Day of the Russian Navy
• Mechanical Engineer Day in Russia

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What holidays are there in October?

October is a beautiful month, the crown of the velvet season. At this time, nature acquires stunning beauty in all shades of gold. And I want to color these days with interesting and exciting events. What holidays are there in October – you ask. And our calendar of holidays in October will tell you many different interesting holidays.

October traditions

Holidays in October are an opportunity to create numerous new traditions. You can go every first day of October to eat delicious 4-cheese pizza. Dedicate the 2nd of the month to general cleaning, and the 3rd to cleaning the yard. On October 7, fill it with bright colors as much as possible. Spend the next day exclusively in a good mood. Every October 10th, show your concern for your loved ones. On the 11th, pretend to be a time traveler - it’s very fun and interesting, and on the 18th, don’t torment yourself with boring cleaning. Spend October 30 without swearing or rude language, and on October 31, give your parents nice gifts.

When do we light it?

The reasons for mind-blowing parties begin on October 1 - during World Cognac Day. You can have a great light on October 3rd - National Champagne Day, as well as Bloody Mary Day. On October 10, the day when everything is allowed, you can throw an amazing party without restrictions. October 13th is a day of mind-blowing parties, it speaks for itself. On the 22nd, you can come up with a non-existent holiday and light it up on this occasion.

When do we work?

What do we celebrate at work in October? A lot of things. October 1 - when you hate going to work on Monday after the weekend. The next day, be sure to express your ideas to your superiors and receive a quick positive response to them. On the 3rd, you can openly express your own opinion. October 5th is perfect for increasing your own income and mercilessly fighting your laziness. Congratulate your distracted or constantly whining colleagues on October 6, and after work you can play cards with your employees. On October 17, your superiors will definitely appreciate your unique talent. On the 26th you may not go to work without a reason.

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Some of them are purely professional. For example, Teacher's Day, which is celebrated on October 5th. This is a holiday for all Russians: everyone studied at school or continues to do so now, and are proud of those who gave or are giving a start in life, introducing them to a wide variety of knowledge. On October 5, schools are full of flowers, dressed-up children, their parents and, of course, the teachers themselves. Warm congratulations and good wishes are addressed to the teachers from all those present.

Professional holidays include World Post Day, Riot Police Day, Ground Forces Day in Russia, etc.
At the same time, there are also somewhat unusual holidays in October, for example, International Smile Day, celebrated at the very beginning of the month. It is associated with the appearance on the Internet and in our lives in general of an emoticon - a yellow laughing face, created in ten minutes by the modest American artist Harvey Bell. The smiley was even stolen and became a trademark of a company with branches all over the world. But it is often used by those who travel on the World Wide Web. When communicating with each other online, we actively use happy, sad, puzzled, and other emoticons on our faces.

But the International Day of Older Persons at the beginning of October and Grandparents' Day at the end of it have something in common. But the essence is the same - all over the world they honor representatives of the older generation who, even after retiring, do not remain idle - they help children in raising their grandchildren, in solving endless everyday and other problems. And these days there are flowers in families, as well as in offices where older people continue to work. Veterans are presented with gifts, bonuses in envelopes, and given kisses and warm hugs.
In the second month of autumn, a number of countries celebrate the days of gaining independence - Cyprus, Guinea, but it was in October that the People's Republic of China acquired its new state status with communist ideology and the Communist Party at its head. With a population of more than one and a half billion, China is now a prosperous world power with a powerful economy, which, in its rapid development, is literally stepping on the heels of the United States, and after them occupies a leading position on the planet. In October, the state of South Korea was formed. It also has a developed economy, modern cities, and its products (cars, household and other appliances) are readily bought on all five continents. In October, Republic Day is widely celebrated in Portugal.

The twenty-fourth day stands apart from the list of holidays in October - International Day of the United Nations. Created immediately after the Great Patriotic War on the initiative of the victorious countries, the UN played and continues to play a major role in preserving world peace. But every year and every month, UN International Day is dedicated to a specific topic. For example, January 27 is Holocaust Remembrance Day. February 4 is World Cancer Day. March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. We all remember the sensational story in Nizhny Novgorod with the expulsion of fashion model Natalia Vodianova’s sister from a cafe because she was a carrier of this particular disease. And it can scare away the respectable public from the establishment. A blatant case! And the end to his investigation has not yet been set. But the saddest and most disgusting thing is that it took place! So World Down Syndrome Day is more appropriate than ever!