October 2025 Observances

Please see Seasonal Resources for other public health resources.
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Month-Long Observances

American Pharmacists Month
Bicyclist & Pedestrian Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month
SIDS Awareness Month
Substance Abuse Awareness Month

American Pharmacists Month

American Pharmacists Month Toolkit

Bicyclist & Pedestrian Awareness Month

Bicyclist & Pedestrian Awareness Month - DRIVE SMART Virginia

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

SIDS Awareness Month

Substance Abuse Awareness Month

Awareness Weeks

Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 6-12)
Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct. 19-25)
International Infection Prevention Week (Oct 19-25)

Awareness Days

DIS Recognition Day (Oct. 3)
World Meningitis Day (Oct. 5)
World Mental Health Day (Oct.10)
Global Handwashing Day (Oct.15)

National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (Oct. 15)
Imagine a Day Without Water (Oct. 16)
National Take Back Day (Oct. 25)
World Stroke Day (Oct. 29)

Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Recognition Day (Oct. 3)

DIS Recognition Day 2025

World Meningitis Day (Oct. 5)

Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 6-12)

World Mental Health Day (Oct.10)

Global Handwashing Day (Oct. 15)

National Latino/x AIDS Awareness Day (Oct. 15)

Imagine a Day Without Water (Oct. 16)

Imagine a Day Without Water Resources — The Value of Water Campaign

International Infection Prevention Week (Oct. 19-25)

Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct. 19-25)

National Take Back Day (Oct. 25)

VDH Blog Post (Coming Soon)
National TakeBack Day Partnership Toolbox