Discover October 2025 Highlights: Halloween, Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day and More Events
Top Astronomy Events for October 2025: Celestial Delights Await
October 2025 offers a breathtaking array of celestial events that promise to light up the night sky. From captivating supermoons to mesmerizing meteor showers, don’t miss these astronomical wonders. As autumn paints the landscape with rich hues, October also signals the approach of the holiday season. Here’s a look at what you can expect this month.
Federal Holidays in October 2025
October hosts several federal and notable holidays. Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day both fall on Monday, October 13. While Columbus Day is recognized as a federal holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated in select cities and states. For 2025, the Office of Personnel Management notes a total of 12 federal holidays. Looking ahead, Veterans Day is on Tuesday, November 11.
Celestial Events: When to Watch the Night Sky
Nature’s night show promises to be spectacular. Here are the key celestial events highlighted by NASA for October:
- Supermoon/Harvest Moon – Monday, October 6
- Draconid Meteor Shower – Monday, October 6 through Friday, October 10
- Orionid Meteor Shower Peak – Tuesday, October 21
October’s Religious and Cultural Celebrations
October is rich with diverse religious and cultural festivities. According to Diversity Resources, here are some key dates:
- Yom Kippur – Begins the evening of Wednesday, October 1 and ends after nightfall on Thursday, October 2
- Sukkot – Begins the evening of Monday, October 6 and concludes on Monday, October 13
- Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti – Tuesday, October 6
- Diwali – Monday, October 20
- Birthday of Bab – Wednesday, October 22
- Birth of Bahá’u’lláh – Thursday, October 23
- Samhain – Begins the evening of October 31 and ends on November 1
Unique National Days in October
October is dotted with unique and whimsical national days. According to the National Day Calendar, these special days include:
- National Pumpkin Spice Day – Wednesday, October 1
- National Boyfriend Day – Friday, October 3
- National Taco Day – Tuesday, October 7
- National Fluffernutter Day – Wednesday, October 8
- National Moldy Cheese Day – Thursday, October 9
- National Kick Butt Day – Monday, October 13
- National Dessert Day – Tuesday, October 14
- National Fossil Day – Monday, October 15
- National Cat Day – Wednesday, October 29
- National Candy Corn Day – Thursday, October 30
As October unfolds, make the most of its brilliant celestial displays and festive celebrations. Stay tuned to Emegypt for more updates and insights into the wonders of the month.
