October 2025 Observances
Please see Seasonal Resources for other public health resources.
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Please see Seasonal Resources for other public health resources.
See other months.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
American Pharmacists Month
Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 6-12)
Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct. 19-25)
International Infection Prevention Week (Oct 19-25)
Red Ribbon Week (Oct. 23-31)
Disease Intervention Specialist (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)
National Take Back Day (Oct. 25)
World Stroke Day (Oct. 29)
Red Ribbon Week serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.