This week, the upcoming holidays include:
- In India, major upcoming holidays are Diwali (Deepavali) on October 20, 2025, and several other festivals such as Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) on October 10 and Dhanteras on October 18. Earlier this week, there was Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra on October 2.
- In the United States, Columbus Day is observed on Monday, October 13, 2025. Other observances include World Migratory Bird Day and International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, and Halloween on October 31.
- Globally, various countries have national holidays this week, such as Hangeul Day in South Korea and Independence Day in Uganda.
Therefore, the most prominent holiday coming up this week for many places includes Columbus Day on October 13 and, in India, several regional and cultural holidays leading to Diwali later in the month.