October 28
Holidays and Observances

 Holidays and Observances
(Alphabetical Order)

2026 Daily Holidays that fall on October 28, include:

• Champagne Day 
  

• International Animation Day 
  

• Lung Health Day - October 28, 2026 (Monday of Respiratory Care Week)

• National Chocolate Day 
  

• Plush Animal Lovers Day 
  

• Separation of Church and State Day 

• St. Jude's Day 

• Statue of Liberty Dedication Day 

• Wild Foods Day 

2026 Weekly Holidays that include October 28, are:

• Ace Week (Formerly Asexuality Week) - October 25-31, 2026 

• American Massage Therapy Week - October 25-31, 2026

• Brain Tumor Awareness Week - October 24-31, 2026

• Disarmament Week - October 24-30

• Give Wildlife a Brake Week - October 25-31, 2026 (Last Week in October)

• International Magic Week - October 25-31

• Kids Care Week - October 25-31, 2026 (Always includes 10/27 - Make a Difference Day)

• National Massage Therapy Awareness Week - October 25-31, 2026 (Last Full Week in October)

• National Red Ribbon Week - October 23-31 (Last 9 days of October)

• National Respiratory Care Week - October 25-31, 2026 (Last Full Week of October) (Also known as Respiratory Care Week)

• Prescription Errors Education & Awareness Week - October 24-31

• Pro Bono Week - October 25-31, 2026 (Last Week of October)

• Winter Weather Preparedness Week - (Dates Vary by U.S. State)

• World Origami Days - October 24 - November 11

2026 Monthly Holidays that include October 28, are:

There are too many monthly holidays to include here, so please check out our October Holidays page to see all of the holidays that are celebrated the entire month of October.

NOTE:  If a date is a movable holiday, that is different every year, I'll include the year as well as the date rule above. Otherwise, the holiday falls on the same date each year.

Looking for more than just a list?
Click here to read our detailed guide: Explore the October Monthly Holidays & Awareness Causes Guide

World Festivals and Events
(Date Order)

• World Series - October 23-31, 2026, - A series of baseball games between the winning teams of the American League and the National League to decide the championship of the major leagues.

Astrological Sign

The Astrological Sign for October 28 is Scorpio which spans from October 23 to November 21.

Birth Flower of the Month

The Birth Flower(s) for the Month of October is:

• Marigold is a Mediterranean native plant and has been prized for both its beauty and versatility. They come in a range of colors including white, gold, and yellow; however, probably the most popular is bright orange.

I used several flats of marigolds around all my vegetables that I was growing.  I also re-potted a bunch of hanging baskets with succulents and put some yellow marigolds in each one for some color.

Birthstone

The Birthstone(s) for October are:

• Opal gemstones are truly unique, because each individual gem is adorned with a one-of-a-kind color combination.
• Tourmaline is a favorite gemstone for many because it's available in a rainbow of beautiful colors.

Famous Birthdays

• 1017 - Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor (d. 1056)
• 1793 - Eliphalet Remington, American businessman who founded Remington Arms (d. 1861)
• 1936 - Charlie Daniels, American singer, songwriter, guitarist, fiddle player (The Devil Went Down to Georgia) (d. 2020)
• 1967 - Julia Roberts, American actress and producer (Pretty Woman)
• 1972 - Brad Paisley, American singer, songwriter and actor

Famous Deaths

• 1818 - Abigail Adams was an American writer who became the second First Lady of the United States (b. 1744)

Famous Weddings and Divorces

• 1533 - Prince Henry of France marries Florentine Catherine de' Medici. He later became Henry II

Quote of the Day

October 28 is National Chocolate Day!

Healthy Diet Habit Tip of the Day 
or a Recipe of the Day

Planning Healthy Holiday Meals is needed, as many holiday meals revolve around heavy starchy foods. Using Healthy Diet Habits, you can lighten up your meals, but still make them delicious!

Check out Kerry's Healthy Holiday Meals info. on her Healthy Diet Habits website!

Season

October 28th falls within the Fall Season in the Northern Hemisphere.

Fall is full of all things pumpkin, leaves falling, and fun holidays and get-togethers with friends and family as we enter the Holiday Season and celebrate Halloween, and Thanksgiving. With Fall ending on December 20, 2026, it draws us near to Christmas and the New Year celebrated in the winter season!

Check out our Fall Season page for information about Fall, Fall Dates, Major Fall Holidays and Observances, Major Fall Festivals, Fun Facts About Fall, Fall Food Tips, Fall Gardening, Fall Preparation (Cars, Clothes, Garden, Home), Fall Quotes, and Fall Weather info.

Kerry has put together some great information and tips on fall foods: 

• Fall Cooking

• Fall Foods

• Fall Snacks

• Fall Weight Loss Tips

Fall is all about pumpkins, so please also check out our pumpkin pages:

• Pumpkins

• Pumpkin Carving 

• Pumpkin Recipes

If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, this day falls in the Spring Season 

• Spring Weight Loss Tips 

This Day in History

• 1492 - On his first voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus lands in Cuba
• 1520 - Ferdinand Magellan reaches the Pacific Ocean
• 1636 - The Massachusetts Bay Colony votes to establish a theological college that later becomes Harvard University
• 1707 - The 1707 Hoei earthquake causes more than 5,000 deaths in Japan
• 1726 - Jonathan Swift publishes his novel Gulliver's Travels under the pen name Lemuel Gulliver
• 1886 - The Statue of Liberty is dedicated by United States President Grover Cleveland
• 1891 - The largest inland earthquake in Japan, the Mino-Owari earthquake is an 8.0 
• 1918 - The First Czechoslovak Republic is established when Czech politicians peacefully take over the City of Prague during World War I
• 1919 - The U.S. Congress passes the Volstead Act which paves the way for Prohibition to begin the following January
• 1942 - The Alaska Highway first connects Alaska to the North American railway network at Dawson Creek in Canada
• 1962 - Premier Nikita Khrushchev orders the removal of Soviet missiles from Cuba after the Cuban Missile Crisis ends
• 2018 - Jair Bolsonaro is elected President of Brazil with 57 million votes

This Day in Music

• 1978 - Hot Child in The City by Nick Gilder hits #1 in America
• 1995 - Alanis Morissette sings Hand in My Pocket (video below) and All I Really Want on her first appearance on Saturday Night Live
• 2013 - Jonas Brothers announce their split but reunite in 2019

This Day in Sports

• 1975 - Calvin Murphy of the Houston Rockets begins his NBA free throw streak of 58 games
• 1976 - Billy Martin of the NY Yankees is named AL Manager of the Year 
• 1989 - Oakland A's beat San Francisco, 9-6 at Candlestick Park during the World Series, the A's pitcher Dave Stewart is named the MVP
• 1995 - Atlanta Braves beat the Cleveland Indians 1-0 in Game 6 of the World Series to win their 3rd title, Braves starter Tom Glavine is named the MVP

Word of the Day from Wiktionary

Wishing You a Great Day Today!