October

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October is the tenth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and the sixth month to have the length of 31 days. The eighth month in the old Roman calendar, October retained its name (from the Latin octō meaning "eight") after January and February were inserted into the calendar that had originally been created by the Romans. In Ancient Rome, one of three Mundus patet would take place on October 5, Meditrinalia October 11, Augustalia on October 12, October Horse on October 15, and Armilustrium on October 19. These dates do not correspond to the modern Gregorian calendar. Among the Anglo-Saxons, it was known as Winterfylleth, because at this full moon (fylleth) winter was supposed to begin.[1]

October is commonly associated with the season of autumn in the Northern hemisphere and spring in the Southern hemisphere, where it is the seasonal equivalent to April in the Northern hemisphere and vice versa.

October observances

This list does not necessarily imply either official status or general observance.

Non-Gregorian observances

(please note that all Jewish observances, which are set by the Hebrew calendar, begin at sunset the day prior to the date listed and end on the sunset of the date in question)

Month-long observances

United Kingdom

United States

The last two to three weeks in October (and, occasionally, the first week of November) are the only time of the year during which each of the "Big Four" major North American professional sports leagues schedule games; the National Basketball Association begins its preseason and about two weeks later starts the regular season, the National Hockey League is about one month into its regular season, the National Football League is about halfway through its regular season, and Major League Baseball is in its postseason with the League Championship Series and World Series. (Additionally, the Canadian Football League is typically nearing the end of its regular season during this period, while Major League Soccer is beginning the MLS Cup Playoffs.)

United States, Culinary

Movable observances

Last Week of September: September 25-Oct 1[44]

First Full Week of October: October 2–8

First Sunday: October 2

First Monday: October 3

First Tuesday: October 4

First Wednesday: October 5

Wednesday of second full week in October: October 5

First Thursday: October 6

First Friday: October 7

Second Saturday: October 8

Second Sunday: October 9

Week of October 9: October 9–15

Week of October 10: October 9–15

Second Monday: October 10

Second Wednesday: October 12

Second Thursday in October: October 13

Second Friday: October 14

Third Saturday: October 15

Work day closest to October 16: October 17

Third Monday: October 17

Third Thursday: October 20

Fourth Saturday: October 22

Saturday closest to October 26: October 22

Second to last Sunday: October 23

Fourth Monday: October 24

Last Friday: October 28

Last Monday: October 31

Fixed observances

October, from the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry
A shop in Derry decorated for Halloween
Halloween pumpkins

Miscellaneous

October symbols

The calendula

October Star Stones:

Planetary Stone: Sapphire; Lucky Charms: Opal, Sardonyx, Chrysolite; birthstone: pink Tourmaline, Opal

Planetary Stone: Garnet, Ruby; Lucky Charms: Aquamarine, Beryl

References

  1. ↑  Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "October". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
  2. ↑ http://festivalsofindia-bb-blog.blogspot.com/2015/10/agrasen-jayanti.html
  3. 1 2 3 http://calendar-nepali.com/
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 http://www.hellenion.org/calendar/2016/2016HellenionCalendar.html
  5. ↑ https://anydayguide.com/calendar/622
  6. ↑ http://www.festivalsofindia.in/tsokum_festival/
  7. 1 2 http://www.bhutangreentravel.com/PublicHolidays.php
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 http://www.dnh.nic.in/Docs/14Dec2015/HolidayNotification2016.pdf
  9. ↑ https://www.hebcal.com/holidays/shabbat-shuva
  10. ↑ http://bahaiblog.net/site/bahai-calendar/
  11. ↑ http://manipur.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/general_holiday_2016.pdf
  12. ↑ http://www.festivalsofindia.in/bihu/Kati-Bihu.aspx
  13. ↑ http://www.festivalsofindia.in/karvachauth/index.aspx
  14. 1 2 3 http://calendar-nepali.com/2073-Kartik-month.html
  15. ↑ http://himachal.nic.in/en-IN/holidays-2016.html
  16. ↑ http://labour.pondicherry.gov.in/LRD_LIST_OF_HOLIDAYS_2016.pdf
  17. 1 2 http://www.imnepal.com/list-public-holidays-nepal-national/
  18. ↑ http://arunachalipr.gov.in/GH_Restricted.htm
  19. ↑ http://punjab.gov.in/list-of-holidays
  20. ↑ "CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Special Devotions For Months". Newadvent.org. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  21. ↑ http://www.healthliteracymonth.org/
  22. ↑ http://www.sdms.org/resources/muam
  23. ↑ http://www.rettsyndrome.org/get-involved/october-awareness-month
  24. ↑ Archived February 8, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
  25. ↑ "October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month". ASPCA. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  26. ↑ http://www.staysafeonline.info/content/about-ncsam Archived October 5, 2009, at the Wayback Machine.
  27. ↑ "Italian Heritage and Culture Month". Italyculturemonth.org. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  28. ↑ "American Pharmacists Month 2011". Pharmacist.com. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  29. ↑ "Little People of America".
  30. ↑ "Eczema Awareness Month - National Eczema Association". National Eczema Association.
  31. ↑ "ADHA – October is National Dental Hygiene Month". Adha.org. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  32. ↑ National Down Syndrome Society – October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month Archived February 25, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
  33. ↑ https://www.healthstatus.com/health_blog/copd/healthy-lung-month/
  34. ↑ "Observing Infertility Awareness Month". Library.adoption.com. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  35. ↑ http://www.liverfoundation.org/education/liverlowdown/ll1013/lam/
  36. ↑ Archived November 21, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
  37. ↑ APTA | National Physical Therapy Month Archived January 5, 2009, at the Wayback Machine.
  38. ↑ "Spina Bifida Association – Spina Bifida Association". Sbaa.org. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  39. ↑ https://www.nichd.nih.gov/news/resources/spotlight/Pages/102014-october-SIDS.aspx
  40. ↑ "National Pizza Month". Pizza.com. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  41. ↑ "Popcorn Poppin' Month". Popcorn.org. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  42. ↑ "October is National Pork Month". ThePigSite. 2007-10-02.
  43. ↑ https://www.cnet.com/news/ada-lovelace-day-why-were-still-talking-about-her/
  44. ↑ "Banned Books Week". Banned Books Week. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  45. ↑ http://www.umuc.edu/diversity/german.cfm
  46. ↑ "Gemstone Leaflet" (PDF). Jewelers of America. Retrieved Jan 22, 2012.
  47. ↑ SHG Resources. "Birth Months, Flowers, and Gemstones". SHG Resources. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
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