Day Guide for Friday October 8th 2021

This is our day guide for Friday October 8th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 281 of 2021.

Holidays on October 8th 2021

Argentina: Public Holiday. <p>Honors indigenous people on the date when Columbus first set foot in the Americas.</p>

Ecuador: Independence of Guayaquil (in lieu). As Independence of Guayaquil falls on a Saturday in 2021, the preceding Friday will be a public holiday

Honduras: Army Day. A day to honour the armed forces of Honduras

Kiribati: Education Day. A public holiday celebrated on World Teacher's Day, which was established in 1994

Maldives: Qaumee Dhuvas. Celebrates the victory of Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam over the Portuguese occupation in 1573

Regional

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday. Public holiday in Plateau for voting in the local government polls. that take place on Saturday.

Peru: Battle of Angamos. The Battle of Angamos holiday in Peru is always celebrated on October 8th and marks the commemoration of a naval battle with Chile that took place in 1879.

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Observances on October 8th 2021

USA: American Touch Tag Day
USA: National Fluffernutter Day
USA: National Pierogi Day
United Kingdom: World Octopus Day
International: World Egg Day
Croatia: Croatian Parliament Day
India: Indian Air Force Day
International: World Octopus Day

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