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October has a series of significant national and international events on the calendar. While some of these days will be marked throughout India, others will be commemorated across the world. Important occasions in October include Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali, Dussehra and Indian Air Force Day.The first in the list is Gandhi Jayanti on Oct. 2, a day when people across the world honour the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and seek to imbibe his teachings. Known as the ‘Father of the nation’ in India, he was one of architects of the political movement to win India freedom from the British.The International Day of Non-Violence is also observed on Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday. Dussehra also falls on Oct. 2 this year and will mark the culmination of the Navratri festival. On this day, effigies of Ravana are burnt across the country, symbolising the victory of good over evil in the form of Lord Rama’s victory.Maharishi Valmiki’s birthday falls on Oct. 7. He is regarded as one of the greatest writers of India and is renowned for his authorship of Ramayana. .Indian Air Force Day will be celebrated on Oct. 8. This proud institution was created on this day in 1932, during the time of the British Raj. The IAF stands as a vital pillar of India’s defence set up, with its most recent milestone being Operation Sindoor. One of India’s most anticipated festivals, Diwali, will be celebrated on Oct. 21. It is a festival of lights and, like Dussehra, marks the victory of good over evil. .Oct. 1: International Day of Older PersonsOct. 2: Gandhi Jayanti; DussehraOct. 3: World Smile Day, World Temperance DayOct. 4: World Animal Welfare DayOct. 5: World Teachers’ DayOct. 7: Maharishi Valmiki’s birthday Oct. 8: Indian Air Force DayOct. 9: World Post Office DayOct. 10: World Mental Health Day, Karva ChouthOct. 11: International Day of Girl ChildOct. 12: Dusshera; World Migratory Bird DayOct. 13: International Day for Disaster Risk ReductionOct. 15: International Day of Rural WomenOct. 16: World Food DayOct. 17: International Day for the Eradication of PovertyOct. 20: DiwaliOct. 23: Bhai DujOct. 24: United Nations Day; World Development Information DayOct. 27: World Day for Audiovisual HeritageOct. 29: International Day of Care and SupportOct. 31: World Cities’ DayOct. 31: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday/National Unity Day.Bank Holidays In October 2025: Banks To Remain Closed For 21 Days — Check State-Wise List Here
