October 01, 2026
is
World Vegetarian Day
Today is World Vegetarian Day! Organized by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS), World Vegetarian Day promotes awareness about the proven benefits of vegetarianism. Each year about one million people become vegetarians in the United States.
People choose to become vegetarians for many different reasons. Common motivations are ethical concerns, health concerns, and environmental concerns. Not eating meat saves animals from poor factory-farm conditions; reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer; and mitigates the environmental pollution of animal agriculture.
Join other vegetarians today at parties, potlucks, and food tastings in honor of World Vegetarian Day!
- October 01, 2026 is also International Day of Older Persons | Balloons Around the World Day | Women-Owned Business Day | Oktoberfest | Homemade Cookies Day
- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month | National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month | National Breast Cancer Awareness Month | National Chili Month | National Dessert Month | National Pasta Month | National Principals Month | National Roller Skating Month | National Hispanic American Heritage Month | Italian Heritage Month
- This week is Sukkot | National Walk Your Dog Week | International Babywearing Week
