Day Guide for Saturday October 9th 2021

This is our day guide for Saturday October 9th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 282 of 2021.

Holidays on October 9th 2021

Ecuador: Independence of Guayaquil. Guayaquil declared independence from Spain in 1820, a key victory for the Ecuadorian War of Independence

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak. The birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a regional public holiday in Malaysia on the second Saturday in October.

Saint Barthélemy: Abolition Day. Slavery was finally abolished in all French possessions on May 28th 1848

South Korea: Hangeul Day. Marks the proclamation of the Korean alphabet in 1446. Reinstated as a holiday in 2013

Not a Public Holiday

Spain (regional): Valencian Community Day. Valencia. Anniversary of King James I of Aragons capture of the city from the Moors in 1238

Uganda: Independence Day. Marks Independence from the United Kingdom in 1962

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Observances on October 9th 2021

USA: National Leif Erikson Day
USA: National Moldy Cheese Day
United Nations: World Post Day
USA: National Chess Day
USA: National Costume Swap Day
USA: National Motorcycle Ride Day
USA: Clergy Appreciation Day
International: Astronomy Day
United Nations: World Migratory Bird Day

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