The upcoming weekend, October 11–12, 2025, includes several regional and observance holidays around the world. In the United States, Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day are observed on Monday, October 13, which creates a long weekend for many, though the weekend days themselves are not federal holidays. October 11 is recognized as International Day of the Girl Child and World Migratory Bird Day globally. In Bolivia, October 11 is a public holiday known as Día Nacional de la Mujer Boliviana , and Pando Day is celebrated regionally. North Macedonia observes Uprising Against Fascism Day on that date. In Germany, Grandparents' Day is observed on October 12 in Bavaria. Additionally, October 11 is marked by various international and cultural observances such as National Chess Day and Universal Music Day. While no major federal holidays fall on the weekend itself in most countries, several regional and international observances are recognized. The United States does not have a federal holiday on the weekend of October 11–12, 2025, but the following Monday is a federal holiday in many states. In summary, the weekend includes regional public holidays in Bolivia and North Macedonia, state-level observances in the U.S. and Germany, and several international awareness days. The most widespread observance tied to this weekend is the U.S. Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday on the subsequent Monday, which affects the long weekend for many Americans. Other notable observances include religious days such as the Sixth and Seventh Days of Sukkot in Jewish communities. No global public holiday is observed universally on October 11 or 12, 2025. The weekend is primarily marked by regional and thematic observances rather than nationwide closures in most countries. In summary, the weekend of October 11–12, 2025, features a mix of regional public holidays and international observances, with the most significant impact in Bolivia, North Macedonia, and parts of the United States and Germany. The following Monday, October 13, is a more widely recognized holiday in the U.S. and some other regions. No major religious or federal holidays fall on the weekend itself in most of the world. The observances are diverse, ranging from cultural celebrations to awareness days focused on social and environmental issues. Overall, the weekend is not a major holiday period globally but includes several localized and thematic observances.
