​World Mental Health Day is celebrated to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Starting in 1992, it is observed annually on October 10.

Resources:

• World Federation for Mental Health - Mental Health Day
• World Health Organization - World Mental Health Day
  

Yom Kippur, a religious holiday in the Jewish faith, is known as the Day of Atonement and lasts about 25 hours. It is observed annually; the exact dates for Yom Kippur change each year according to the Hebrew calendar.

Resources:

• Britannica - Yom Kippur
• Farmers' Almanac - Yom Kippur 2023

The Great British Columbia ShakeOut is observed annually in October. This earthquake drill is an opportunity to practice what to do in the event of an earthquake and improve a school's preparedness in the event of an earthquake.

In 2024, the ShakeOut takes place on October 17 at 10:17 a.m.

Resources:

• The Great British Colombia ShakeOut
• Posters and Printables