World Alcohol-Free Day, celebrated by Movendi International on October 3, highlights the diverse ways people embrace an alcohol-free lifestyle. Movendi encourages people to share sober inspiration, celebrate alcohol-free choices, and come together around the benefits of living alcohol-free. Whether short-term or long-term, small or significant, these choices foster a sense of community and well-being. For more details, visit Movendi International.

In Australia, the Hello Sunday Morning initiative recognizes October 2 as an World Alcohol Free day to start reconsidering alcohol use, as part of their “Ocsober” campaign. They provide practical tips for cutting back on alcohol, such as setting clear goals, tracking drinking habits, and exploring non-alcoholic alternatives. This initiative encourages people to see how reducing alcohol can improve their health, relationships, and overall well-being. For more, visit Hello Sunday Morning. Additionally, World Temperance Day, observed on October 3, reflects on the history of temperance movements, while World No Alcohol Day, held on October 2, raises awareness about alcohol’s harmful health effects. India originally proposed the observance during the World Health Assembly in Geneva in 2008. The date marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of nonviolent resistance in 20th-century India. Learn more at National Day Calendar and International Days.