Day Guide for Tuesday October 1st 2024

This is our day guide for Tuesday October 1st 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 275 of 2024.

Holidays on October 1st 2024

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
Cambodia: Ancestors' Day. Pchum Ben, also known as Ancestors' Day, is a Cambodian religious festival which culminates on the 15th day of the tenth month in the Khmer calendar, marking the end of the Buddhist lent
Cyprus: Cypriot Independence Day. Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960

Public sector only

Honduras: Semana Morazánica. Three public holidays in October are combined to create a long break at the start of October
Mexico: Change of Federal Government. A mandated Federal Holiday that takes place every six years to mark the new president taking office
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.
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
South Korea: Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day celebrates the bravery and dedication of South Korea's armed forces on armed forces day, a historic event that honors their service and sacrifices since 1950.
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 2024

  • 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
  • United Kingdom: Black History Month
  • USA: National Pizza Month
  • USA: Polish American Heritage Month
  • USA: Disability Employment Awareness 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: Unblocktober
  • International: International Coffee Day
  • USA: National Cyber Security Awareness Month
  • European Union: National Cyber Security Awareness Month
  • International: World Ballet 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
  • United Kingdom: National Vegetarian Week
  • South Korea: Armed Forces Day
  • USA: Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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