October 2025 - Awareness Days and Observances

Whitby Town Council and staff recognize and value the contributions of the diverse communities that make our Town so unique and special. We also observe national and internationally recognized days and historical events. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Whitby.

Read on to see a list of awareness days and observances for October 2025. Be sure to subscribe to this Awareness Days and Observances page for updates or visit whitby.ca/calendar to see if there are any virtual or in-person events planned to commemorate these days.

• German Heritage Month - October
• Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Month - October
• Islamic Heritage Month - October
• Somali Heritage Month - October
• Women's History Month - October
• International Day of Older Persons - October 1
• Energy Efficiency Day - October 2
• National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls - October 4
• National Dental Care Day - October 10
• World Mental Health Day - October 10
• International Day of the Girl Child - October 11
• Waste Reduction Week - October 20 to 26