Littleton Public Schools recognizes important dates, groups, and/or observances, including religious holidays that may imact students and staff throughout the school year. Please reference the 2024–2025 Key Education Dates, Holidays, and Observances for the full list and for additional resources.

October 2024

• National Principals Month (#ThankAPrincipal)
• National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• Down Syndrome Awareness Month
• Careers in Construction Month
• Emotional Intelligence Month
• National Bullying Prevention Month
• LGBTQ+ History Month
• Blindness Awareness Month
• October 2: National Custodian Appreciation Day 
• October 2–4: Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown on the first day listed). Common wish: Shanah Tovah (Happy New Year). 
• October 4: Manufacturing Day
• October 5: World Teachers’ Day
• October 6: National Instructional Coach Appreciation Day
• October 6–12: Fire Prevention Week
• October 7: Child Health Day
• October 7–11: Classified Employees' Week (LPS-specific celebration)
• October 11: Coming Out Day
• October 11–12: Yom Kippur (begins at sundown on the first day listed). Common greetings: Yom Toy (good day), or “may you have a meaningful fast.” 
• October 14: Indigenous People’s Day/Columbus Day
• October 16: National Boss’s Day, Unity Day/Stop Bullying Day
• October 21–25: National School Bus Safety Week
• October 23–31: Red Ribbon Week/Drug-Free America Week
• October 28: National First Responders Day
• October 31: Halloween