October 22 National Days

October 22 is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 70 days remaining until the end of the year. Falling on a Wednesday in 2025, this date features 11 observances that highlight creativity, awareness, and appreciation.

Among them are National Color Day, which explores the emotional and cultural power of color, and National Nut Day, celebrating nutritious foods that have sustained people for centuries.

Below is a list of all national and international days observed on October 22, each explained in brief.

National & International Days on October 22

Smart Is Cool Day celebrates intelligence, curiosity, and learning as positive qualities worth embracing. It challenges outdated stereotypes that portray smart or studious people as uncool and instead highlights how creativity, knowledge, and problem-solving make life richer. The day encourages everyone—students, professionals, and lifelong learners—to take pride in their intellect and passions, showing that being smart is not only admirable but also inspiring.

International Caps Lock Day* (Celebrated twice a year: October 22 and June 28) playfully draws attention to the way people use—and sometimes misuse—the Caps Lock key in digital communication. It began as a humorous protest by software developer Derek Arnold against typing entire messages in capital letters, which online culture often interprets as shouting. The day reminds people how small features of technology, like a single keyboard key, can shape tone, etiquette, and expression in written conversations.

International Stuttering Awareness Day / International Stammering Awareness Day encourages understanding and acceptance of people who stutter. It aims to correct common misconceptions, such as the false idea that stuttering is caused by nervousness or lack of intelligence. The observance highlights that stuttering is a speech difference, not a flaw, and emphasizes respect, inclusion, and listening to diverse voices within the stuttering community.

International Wombat Day highlights the importance of protecting wombats and appreciating their special role in Australia’s wildlife. These sturdy, burrowing marsupials are known for their backward-facing pouch, cube-shaped droppings, and strong rear defense that helps them fend off predators. Beyond their quirky features, wombats also contribute to the ecosystem — their burrows can shelter other animals during extreme weather and wildfires, showing how vital they are to their natural environment.

Leave a Review Day was founded in 2023 by the software companies Reputation and G2 to emphasize the importance of customer feedback in the digital age. The observance promotes honesty and transparency in online marketplaces, encouraging people to share their real experiences with products and services. Reviews not only help other consumers make better choices but also give businesses valuable insights into what works well and what needs improvement.

Medical Assistants Recognition Day* (Wednesday of third full week of October) is part part of Medical Assistants Recognition Week* (October 20-24, 2025) honors the skilled professionals who keep healthcare running smoothly. Medical assistants handle both clinical and administrative duties—taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, managing records, and coordinating appointments. Their work connects patients, nurses, and doctors, ensuring that care is efficient, organized, and compassionate. This observance recognizes their essential role in every medical setting, from small clinics to large hospitals.

National Color Day encourages people to reflect on how colors shape their everyday experiences. Colors can influence emotions, affect decisions, and change how spaces feel. Designers, artists, and scientists study how different shades communicate meaning—red often signals energy or passion, while blue can evoke calmness or trust. The observance was created in 2009 by General Motors to promote the Chevrolet Volt, highlighting color as more than decoration—it’s a language that connects art, psychology, and daily life.

National Make A Dog’s Day was created by Subaru in 2019 as part of its “Subaru Loves Pets” initiative to promote kindness toward dogs and support pet adoption. The observance draws attention to shelter animals, especially the “Underdogs”—dogs with special needs or challenges that make it harder for them to be adopted. This day reminds us that every dog deserves care, patience, and a loving home.

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National Nut Day celebrates the diversity, taste, and nutritional value of nuts while drawing attention to the farmers who produce them. The observance promotes awareness of Fair Trade practices in the nut industry, encouraging support for small-scale growers around the world. It also highlights the role nuts play in human nutrition and history—rich in healthy fats, protein, and essential minerals, they have been part of the human diet for millennia.

National Scar Appreciation Day was founded in 2019 by Justine Faeth to encourage people to embrace their scars as symbols of strength and personal growth. The observance promotes acceptance and body positivity by recognizing that every scar represents healing and survival. It invites reflection on the stories behind scars and helps shift focus from insecurity to appreciation for the body’s ability to recover and endure.

National Tavern-Style Pizza Day was founded in 2024 by the Chicago pizza company Home Run Inn to honor the city’s original thin, crispy, square-cut pizza. This distinctive style began in Chicago taverns, where owners served it as a salty, shareable snack to encourage beer sales. Known for its cracker-like crust, tangy tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, and fennel sausage, tavern-style pizza represents a beloved part of Chicago’s culinary identity.

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