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What is celebrated on October 28?

For 2026, these source-backed observances resolve to Wednesday, October 28. Recurring rules can move in another year, so each record keeps its own date logic.

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7 unique authority records

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1 explicit country-scope records

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All observances on this date

Source-backedFixed Annual

Independent Czechoslovak State Day

28 October annually; 28 October 2026 in the cited official calendar · Czech Republic national public holiday

Czech diplomatic/government holiday material identifies 28 October as Independent Czechoslovak State Day. The inventory title “Czech Founding Day” is retained as a search shorthand.

Source-backedFixed Annual

International Animation Day

28 October · Organizer-backed worldwide cultural observance

ASIFA — International Animated Film Association

Source-backedFixed Annual

National Chocolate Day

28 October · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list National Chocolate Day on 28 October.

Source-backedFixed Annual

National First Responders Day

28 October; recognized by USFA and presidential proclamations · United States / federal-agency and presidential recognition

The U.S. Fire Administration recognizes 28 October as National First Responders Day; presidential proclamation records also use that date for national recognition.

Source-backedFixed Annual

Wild Foods Day

28 October · Informal food-calendar usage documented by Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter material

Two Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals chapter calendars from different publication years list Wild Foods Day on 28 October.

Source-backedFixed Annual

World Judo Day

28 October · Organizer-backed worldwide sport observance

International Judo Federation (IJF)

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