October 12th is a day that has several national holidays and observances. Here are some of the holidays and observances that fall on October 12th, 2023:

• National Farmers Day
• National Gumbo Day
• National Savings Day
• National Freethought Day
• World Sight Day (second Thursday in October)

In addition to these national holidays, there are other observances and events that fall on October 12th, such as Indigenous Resistance Day, Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity, and Equatorial Guinea Independence Day. It is also ADHD Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Dental Hygiene Month, and Italian-American Heritage Month.