Day Guide for Monday October 4th 2021 What are the holidays on October 4th 2021?

This is our day guide for Monday October 4th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on October 4th 2021

International: Chinese National Day Holiday

The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

Regional

Australia (regional): Labour Day

Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day

Regional

Australia (regional): Queen's Birthday

This holiday is a moveable feast celebrating the birthday of the sovereign of Australia.

Public sector only

Honduras: Semana Morazánica

Three public holidays in October are combined to create a long break at the start of October

Regional

Italy (regional): Feast of St. Petronius

Saint Petronius was bishop of Bologna during the fifth century. He is a patron saint of the city. Born of a noble Roman family, he became a convert to Christianity and then a priest

Lesotho: Independence Day

Basutoland gained its independence from Britain and became the Kingdom of Lesotho in 1966

Mozambique: Day of Peace and Reconciliation

Celebrates the signing of the General Peace Accord which ended the civil war in Mozambique in 1992.

Oman: Pubic Holiday

Oman's government has declared a two-day holiday Due to the adverse climate conditions.

Saint Lucia: Thanksgiving Day

A harvest festival to give thanks for the bounty from the island

South Korea: National Foundation Day (in lieu)

Becomes an alternative holiday under the government's alternative statutory holiday program.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Cabrini Day

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini founded 67 institutions, including orphanages, schools, and hospitals in the Americas.

Observances on October 4th 2021

USA: National Child Health Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Child Health Day

USA: National Consignment Day

National Consignment Day is held on the first Monday in October to address the wastage in the clothing industry.

United Nations: World Habitat Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Habitat Day 

Sweden: National Cinnamon Bun Day

National Cinnamon Bun Day is a fun and tasty holiday that celebrates one of Sweden's most beloved pastries.

USA: National Golf Lover’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Golf Lover’s Day

USA: National Taco Day

Get ready to fiesta on National Taco Day! On Oct 4, Indulge in the ultimate taco experience!

USA: National Vodka Day

Today it doesn't matter if you drink it neat or flavored, as long as you raise a glass to this popular East European classic.

International: World Animal Day

The mission of World Animal day is to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe.

Sweden: Cinnamon Roll Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Cinnamon Roll Day.

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General Information for October 4th 2021
There are 11 public holidays today.
Day 277 of 2021
88 days left in 2021
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1966 - Basutoland becomes independent from the United Kingdom and is renamed Lesotho.
1958 - Fifth Republic of France is established.
1957 - Space Race: Launch of Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth.
1895 - The first U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship administered by the United States Golf Association is played at the Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island.