October Birthday Cards 2026 to Post on Social Media

Gregorian Birthstone Poem

for October

October's child is born for woe,

And life's vicissitudes must know,

But lay an opal on her breast,

And hope will lull those woes to rest.

(unknown author)

Victorian Language of Flowers

In Victorian times flowers were associated with meanings.

Marigolds symbolize sorrow and sympathy so a gift of

marigolds meant 'My Thoughts are with You' thus

offering sympathy perhaps for the passing of a loved one.

Ways to Copy the eCards

• On a desktop right click on the card to popup a small menu, on mobile tap on the card and hold to get the small menu.
• Select [Save Image] if you will be uploading it to the other platform later or attaching it via email. Navigate to the folder on your device to save the image and [Save].
• Select [Copy Image] or [Copy Image Address] if you are able to paste the image or the image address on the other platform straight away.
• The steps to paste the image will vary depending on what the other platform is. See the Facebook example below.

On some desktops you may be able to select the card, press Ctrl+C together and then on the other platform, paste the card with Ctrl+V.

Example to share on Facebook:

• Right-click (mobile: tap and hold) on the card and select [Copy image]
• On your friend's Facebook page in a new post - right click (mobile: tap) and select [Paste] or [Ctrl+V]
• Type in your birthday message to your friend and click [Post]

Or go to our Facebook album Birthday eCards and share the birthday card of your choice from within Facebook.

World Days in October 2026

Here is a list of some of the World Days or International Days commemorated in October each year as observed by the United Nations as well as some Environmental Days.

Let that special person know if their birthday falls on a global event ♥♥♥