Day Guide for Tuesday October 5th 2021 What are the holidays on October 5th 2021?

This is our day guide for Tuesday October 5th 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 5th 2021

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

China: Chinese National Day Holiday

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

Public sector only

Honduras: Semana Morazánica

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

Regional

India (regional): Birthday of Nar Bahadur Bhandari

Marks the birthday of a former Chief Minister of Sikkim.

Iran: Death of Prophet Muhammed / Martyrdom of Imam Hassan

Marks the Death of Prophet Muhammad and the Martyrdom of Imam Hassan

Portugal: Republic Day

Commemorates the establishment of a republican form of government in 1910

Vanuatu: Constitution Day

Commemorates the signing of the Constitution of Vanuatu that took place on October 5th 1979

Observances on October 5th 2021

USA: National Pumpkin Seed Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pumpkin Seed Day

USA: National Walk to School Day

Join kids and families around the globe to walk and bicycle to school on the first Wednesday in October to promote physical activity

USA: National Apple Betty Day

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USA: National Do Something Nice Day

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USA: National Get Funky Day

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USA: National Rhode Island Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rhode Island Day

United Nations: World Teachers Day

World Teachers' Day has been celebrated every year on 5 October since 1994 with the aim of recognising the work and value of education professionals around the world.

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General Information for October 5th 2021
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 278 of 2021
87 days left in 2021
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1999 - 31 people lose their lives and more than 500 are injured in a London rail disaster when a three carriage diesel service travelling from London Paddington to Bedwyn and a high speed train travelling from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington collide on the Ladbroke Grove points crossing.
1962 - The Beatles' first single 'Love me do' is released.
1918 - Tennis player and aviation pioneer Roland Garros dies in an air crash when he is shot down at Vouziers, Ardennes during WWI.
1910 - In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is declared.