Working with national days comes with a definite upside: there’s always something I can celebrate. The other day, I realized I should put together a list of the coziest fall national days and decided to do just that. After all, I can’t be the only one who enjoys celebrating them as much as I do.
Fall is probably my favorite season. There’s something about fall that makes me breathe a little deeper. The trees changing colors and the crunch of leaves when you go out for a walk is something that I will never grow tired of. Then the air cools, the days shorten, and suddenly, home becomes the coziest place in the world.
And while I’m not saying anyone should celebrate every single “national day” that comes around, I wanted to share some of the most fall-y ones with you. So here it is: a list of the coziest fall national days, perfect for anyone who loves the season as much as I do.
🍁 September
In September the mornings turn cooler and I find myself craving slower days and warmer moments at home. Out of all the national days in September, I have picked my favorites, the ones that remind me why I love this season so much.
First there’s National Wildlife Day because it’s the perfect reminder to step outside and enjoy how beautiful nature looks when it starts to change. Then there’s National Read a Book Day because who doesn’t love reading a good book under a warm blanket? I also added days for cozy, hygge creativity, like International Crochet Day and National Coloring Day, and a few food and drink days like National Chai Day and National Apple Dumpling Day. Which ones are your favorites?
September 4 – National Wildlife Day
September 6 – National Read a Book Day
September 12 – International Crochet Day
September 14 – National Coloring Day
September 16 – National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
September 17 – National Apple Dumpling Day
September 21 – National Chai Day
September 22 – First Day of Fall (Autumnal Equinox)
September 23 – Innergize Day
September 26 – National Pancake Day
September 28 – National Good Neighbor Day
September 29 – National Coffee Day
🍎 See also all national days in September.
🎃 October
October is when fall truly settles in. It’s also the month of Halloween, adding a touch of fun and a hint of magic to the season. Many of the homey national days I’ve picked for October connect to Halloween in one way or another. There’s plenty of pumpkin on the menu, of course (National Pumpkin Seed Day, National Pumpkin Spice Day, and more), but also a few cozy home activities like crocheting and knitting for I Love Yarn Day.
October 1, 2025 – National Pumpkin Seed Day* (First Wednesday in October): Celebrate the ultimate crunchy snack of fall! Roast them, spice them, or sprinkle them on salads for a seasonal boost.
October 1 – National Pumpkin Spice Day: The flavor that defines autumn! Enjoy it in lattes, muffins, candles, or anything that smells like cozy sweater weather.
October 4 – National Cinnamon Roll Day: The smell of fresh cinnamon rolls feels like fall in a bakery.
October 4, 2025 – World Card Making Day* (First Saturday in October): A crafty kickoff to holiday season—break out the paper, glue, and creativity to make handmade cards.
October 11, 2025 – I Love Yarn Day* (Second Saturday in October): Perfect for knitters and crocheters! Celebrate your favorite skeins, start a cozy project, or join a local yarn group.
October 12 – National Farmers Day: Thank the people who grow our food and keep harvest season alive. Visit a market, support local farms, and enjoy the bounty.
October 14 – National Dessert Day: Celebrate with every fall favorite—apple pie, pumpkin bars, or caramel anything!
October 15 – National Mushroom Day: A day for fungi fans! Cook, forage, or learn about mushrooms’ earthy flavors and fascinating variety. Explore all six mushroom-related national days.
October 21 – National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day: A creamy tribute to the season’s star ingredient.
October 26 – National Pumpkin Day: Carve it, bake it, or sip it—pumpkin rules the season.
October 29 – Wild Foods Day: Explore edible plants and foraged finds that grow naturally around us. A perfect nod to nature’s autumn pantry.
October 30 – National Candy Corn Day: Sweet stripes of Halloween.
October 31 – National Caramel Apple Day: The sticky, delicious taste of fall fairs and trick-or-treat nights.
🍂 See also all national days in October.
🦃 November
November is for most people the season for warm kitchens, soft lights, and slow weekends. It’s a great time for baking, playing games, and simply spending time together with friends and family.
The month starts with two—umm, scent-centered—national days: National Cinnamon Day and Scented Candle Day. A bit later there’s National Homemade Bread Day, which gives everyone the perfect excuse to practice their bread-baking skills ahead of Thanksgiving. I have also chosen National Play Monopoly Day to add a bit of fun to the list. Out of the many food days in November, National Peanut Butter Fudge Day and National Gingerbread Cookie Day made the cut. And finally, there’s Thanksgiving, which nicely bookends this list of cozy national days in the fall.
November 1 – National Cinnamon Day
November 1 – Scented Candle Day.
November 17 – National Homemade Bread Day
November 19 – National Play Monopoly Day
November 20 – National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
November 21 – National Gingerbread Cookie Day
November 28, 2025 – Thanksgiving Day* (Fourth Thursday in November)
See also all national days in November.
🖨️ Now that you have seen the whole list, let us know which of these national days you intend to celebrate this fall! For more national days, check out our 2026 national days calendar.
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, celiac & gluten-free days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendar 2025-2026 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, cleaning & organizing days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
