October 2025 Highlights: Halloween, Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 2025 offers a mix of holidays, celebrations, and noteworthy celestial events. From Halloween festivities to significant federal holidays, this month is packed with activities. Key celebrations include Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, while astronomy enthusiasts can look forward to a supermoon and meteor showers.
Key Holidays in October 2025
October is not only home to numerous celebrations but also includes important observances. Two significant federal holidays occur in 2025:
- Columbus Day – Monday, October 13 (Federal Holiday)
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Monday, October 13 (Recognized in certain regions)
This month also marks the transition into the holiday season as the year draws to a close.
Celestial Events to Watch
Astronomy buffs will have plenty to observe this October. Notable celestial events include:
- Supermoon/Harvest Moon – Monday, October 6
- Draconid Meteor Shower – October 6 to October 10
- New Moon – Tuesday, October 21
- Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks – Tuesday, October 21
Religious and Cultural Observances
October 2025 hosts several religious and cultural holidays:
- Yom Kippur – October 1 to October 2
- Sukkot – October 6 to October 13
- Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti – October 6
- Diwali – October 20
- Birthday of Bab – October 22
- Birth of Bahá’u’lláh – October 23
- Samhain – October 31 to November 1
Unique Celebrations and Observances
In addition to major holidays, October features several unique observances, such as:
- National Pumpkin Spice Day – October 1
- National Boyfriend Day – October 3
- National Taco Day – October 7
- National Dessert Day – October 14
- National Cat Day – October 29
- National Candy Corn Day – October 30
October 2025 promises an exciting array of events. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween, honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day, or gazing at the night sky, this month offers something for everyone.
