October Character All Month
Holidays with Variable Dates
1st Friday
Use your smile as a superpower and brighten at least one person’s day with Positivity.
1st Tuesday
Let’s taco ’bout Respect and choose one way today to speak or act that shows others they’re valued.
1st Monday
Blue Shirt Day for Anti-bullying
Show Courage by standing up for others and helping your classroom stay bully‑free.
2nd Wednesday
Use Empathy to notice how others feel and help create a safe, welcoming classroom.
3rd Tuesday
Practice Justice and Fairness by listening, sharing, and working toward peaceful solutions.
3rd Wednesday
Unity Day
Show Acceptance by inviting someone new to join you and helping your class feel united.
3rd Saturday
Show Generosity by doing a sweet act of kindness for someone who isn’t expecting it.
4th Saturday
With Compassion you can lend a helping hand to make a real difference. Even small actions count.
Holidays with Always-On Dates
October 1
Act with Harmony and Acceptance to unite your classroom into a community.
October 2
Show Gratitude by thanking the custodians who keep your school clean and safe.
October 5
Absorb the Wisdom of your teachers and parents by listening carefully, following directions, and honoring their hard work.
Have you heard the expression of throwing someone under the bus? Today, use your Loyalty and choose words to lift someone up.
National Do Something Nice Day
Demonstrate Kindness by being nice to someone today who needs a boost.
October 7
National Forgiveness & Happiness Day
Use Forgiveness to let go of a small mistake and make room for happiness.
October 8
Show Self‑Control by staying calm and choosing kind words, even when you feel frustrated — heroes stay steady.
October 10
Self-compassion isn’t selfish. Take a quiet moment to breathe, stretch, or check in with your feelings.
October 11
Doesn’t this day sound like a wonderful day to sprinkle your Enthusiasm into everything you do?
October 13
Think of these iconic candies as Mercy and Moxie today. Mercy is showing Forgiveness, and Moxie is being Courageous and Determined.
October 15
Show Patience by choosing calm, kind responses even when you feel grouchy.
October 17
Second chances are what National Mulligan Day is all about. Fire up your Resilience and try again.
October 20
Use Confidence to try something new and believe in your ability to grow.
October 21
Originally, buttons on a person’s attire signified wealth or status. Feel Gratitude as you count your blessings today.
October 24
Practice Respect and Acceptance by showing kindness to people from all backgrounds.
No phony baloney today! Practice Authenticity and be your true self.
October 28
The Aztecs discovered chocolate 2,500 years ago and believed the god of Wisdom gave it to them. Choose smart, kind actions today to make your classroom sweeter for everyone.
October 30
Armed with an organized checklist, you can maintain #Orderliness and stand a better chance of achieving your goals.
October 31
Show Responsibility by cleaning up after holiday activities. Even superheroes and witches tidy their spaces.
Dates were found on NationalToday, AndTodayIs, NationalDayCalendar, DaysOfTheYear, or specific holiday sites. For more information on other holidays to celebrate this month, visit these holiday websites. For more information about the holidays listed above, follow their links.
