The Best National "Holidays" to Celebrate in October

The Best National "Holidays" to Celebrate in October

October's almost here, and someone's been thinking of reasons to be grateful.

While someone in some office may have come up with a bunch of ridiculous national holidays, the bottom line is this: there's nothing ridiculous about finding reasons to be grateful. If you're looking for an excuse to buy a gift for someone, or just a reason to celebrate, here's a good place to start. These are some of our favorite <s>excuses to</s> reasons to celebrate this October. 

October 1st - National Homemade Cookies Day

Klara's Gourmet Lemon Poppy Shortbread

Klara's great-grandmother’s family shortbread recipe is loaded with fresh lemon zest, lemon oil and pure lemon extract. When life gives you lemons, you turn them into your own thriving small business.

October 2nd - National Custodial Workers Recognition Day

October 3rd - Virus Appreciation Day

Ummmmm... no. 

October 4th - Do Something Nice Day

Hold the door open, let someone merge into your lane, pay someone a compliment--doing something nice is easy, but in a busy and hectic world, it can be easy to forget. For something really nice, send them one of our curated gifts.  

October 5th - World Taco Day

October 6th - National Noodle Day

October 7th - National Frappe Day

October 8th - National Fluffernutter Day

October 9th - Leif Erikson Day

  

October 10th - World Mental Health Day

Daily Crunch Founder and Co-Founder

Can we take a quick second to brag on one of our talented makers? Diane and Laurel Orley are the creators of Daily Crunch Snacks AND the Support Network, a non-profit created to advocate mental health awareness on college campuses. We're proud to support their amazing products, and share their story. 

October 11th - National Sausage Pizza Day

October 12th - International Moment of Frustration Scream Day

It's okay to take that moment.  

October 13th - National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work Day

Zach in U-Line Wagon with Stuffed Bunny

 [ Featuring our Newcastle Classics Plush Bunny ]

October 14th - Pastor/Clergy Appreciation Day

Cleerly Stated Towel

 

We've got gifts for that, too. Is this Cleerly Stated Kitchen Towel too on the nose?  

October 15th - National Mushroom Day

October 16th - Ex Day

The perfect holiday to send them your least favorite flavor of Goo Goo Cluster. That'll show 'em. 

October 17th - Wear Something Gaudy Day

October 18th - National Chocolate Cupcake Day

October 19th - Evaluate Your Life Day

Happiness Planner Gratitude Journal

Gratitude helps unlock the fullness of life. Community, food, friends... if you take a day (or everyday) to evaluate it, you'll find there's plenty to be grateful for. 

October 20th - Brandied Fruit Day

October 21st - Reptile Awareness Day

Oh, we're aware. 

October 22nd - INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY

Zach with a Note that Says Personalized Note

IF YOU SEND A GIFT WITH A NOTE THAT'S WRITTEN IN ALL CAPS, WE WILL HANDWRITE IT IN ALL CAPS. LET'S GET EXCITED FOR GRATITUDE IN OCTOBER. 

October 23rd - National Mole Day

October 24th - National Bologna Day

October 25th - Punk for a Day Day

October 26th - Mule Day / RJ Day

RJ at Thistle Farms Cafe

RJ Thornton is Batch's talented Inventory Manager. And while "National RJ Day" isn't technically a national holiday yet, start celebrating because someday it's going to be. 

October 27th - Cranky Coworkers Day

Bless Your Heart Now Leave Me Alone Mug

I think we all know someone who could use one of these...

October 28 - Plush Animal Lovers Day

October 29th - Frankenstein Day

Batch Fall Harvest Basket

Frankenstein your own custom gift Batch together with any number of our small business gifts. You'll be making a monster impact on the community and on your friend, coworker, or family member. 

October 30th - Create a Great Funeral Day

October 31st - nothing

Anyone know of any holidays on the 31st? We're drawing a blank...

 

October is a special month, with lots of reasons to celebrate. Here's one more: corporate orders that contact us before the end of the month will receive FREE branded gift boxes for their gifts. Let's get started

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