October 2025 days of significance

The City of Oshawa celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures, voices, and stories that shape our community. We honour the vibrant spirit of diversity and mark meaningful days and milestones that echo our values and bring us together in reflection, unity, and pride.

Below is a list of days of significance recognized this October. Visit calendar.oshawa.ca or oshawa.ca/DEI to see if any virtual or in-person events are scheduled to mark these occasions:

Islamic History month

Women's History Month

Latin American Heritage Month

German Heritage Month

October 1 - 2 – Yom Kippur

October 1 – National Seniors Day

October 2 – International Day of Non-Violence

October 4 – National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls/MMIWG Awareness Day

October 6 - 13 – Sukkot

October 10 – World Mental Health Day

October 11 – Coming Out Day

October 18 – Persons Day

October 20 – Diwali

To learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in Oshawa, visit oshawa.ca/DEI. To request a flag raising or proclamation, please visit oshawa.ca/FlagRaisingandProclamation.