Day Guide for Sunday October 1st 2023

This is our day guide for Sunday October 1st 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 274 of 2023.

Holidays on October 1st 2023

International: Chinese National Day. The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.
Botswana: Botswana Day Holiday. Second Day of public holidays to mark Botswana's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966
Cyprus: Cypriot Independence Day. Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960

Not a Public Holiday

Luxembourg: Father's Day. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers and forefathers

Public sector only

Maldives: Maldives Voting Admin. A government holiday to permit officials to participate in the admin following the elections.
Nigeria: Independence Day. This is the national day of Nigeria and is always celebrated on October 1st. It marks independence from British rule on 1 October 1960.
Pakistan: Eid Milad-un-Nabi Holiday. Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
San Marino: Investiture of the Captains Regent. The two heads of state of the Republic of San Marino are elected every six months by the Grand and General Council, the country's legislative body
Tuvalu: Tuvalu Day. This two-day holiday commemorates Tuvalu becoming independent from the UK on this day in 1978.
Ukraine: Day of the Defender. Honours the courage of the defenders of Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity
Uzbekistan: Teacher's Day. A public holiday dedicated to honour the efforts of those who teach and educate in Uzbekistan

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Observances on October 1st 2023

  • Ecuador: Día del Pasillo Ecuatoriano
  • USA: Fire Pup Day
  • United Nations: International Day of Older Persons 
  • USA: National Hair Day
  • USA: National Homemade Cookies Day
  • United Kingdom: World Vegetarian Day
  • USA: Disability Employment Awareness Month
  • USA: Polish American Heritage Month
  • USA: National Pizza Month
  • United Kingdom: Black History Month
  • USA: National Dental Hygiene Month
  • International: International Raccoon Appreciation Day
  • USA: LGBT History Month
  • United Kingdom: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  • USA: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  • United Kingdom: National Police Memorial Day
  • United Kingdom: Unblocktober
  • International: International Coffee Day
  • USA: National Cyber Security Awareness Month
  • European Union: National Cyber Security Awareness Month
  • United Kingdom: Grandparents Day
  • International: Global Diversity Awareness Month
  • USA: National Book Month
  • International: World Postcard Day
  • USA: Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month
  • USA: National Seafood Month
  • United Kingdom: Porktober
  • South Korea: Armed Forces Day

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