Day Guide for Monday October 18th 2021

This is our day guide for Monday October 18th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 291 of 2021.

Holidays on October 18th 2021

International: Mawlid al-Nabi. Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar

Not a Public Holiday

Azerbaijan: Independence Day. Adoption of the declaration of independence on October 18th 1991
Bermuda: Flora Duffy Day. A one-off holiday to celebrate Flora Duffy’s Gold Medal success at the Tokyo Olympics.
British Virgin Islands: Heroes and Forefathers Day. This public holiday replaces St. Ursula's Day, It recognises the outstanding contributions of Virgin Islanders, in shaping their unique history and identity.
Colombia: Day of the Races. Honors the indigenous people of the Americas on the date when Columbus first set foot in the Americas

Regional

India (regional): Kati Bihu. An important Assamese festival to ensure strong growth and healthy crops that begins at the start of the month of Kati.
Jamaica: National Heroes' Day. Celebrated on the Third Monday in October. Commemorates seven national heroes from Jamaican history.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Alaska Day. Marks the official transfer of Alaska from Russia to USA on October 18th 1867
Zambia: National Prayer Day. Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015

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Observances on October 18th 2021

  • USA: National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
  • USA: National Chocolate Cupcake Day
  • Croatia: National Necktie Day
  • USA: National No Beard Day
  • International: World Menopause Day
  • Kazakhstan: Spiritual Consent Day
  • USA: National Exascale Day
  • United Kingdom: UK Coffee Week

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