Day Guide for Wednesday October 13th 2021 What are the holidays on October 13th 2021?

This is our day guide for Wednesday October 13th 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 13th 2021

Burundi: Prince Louis Rwagasore Day

Marks the assassination in 1961 of a Burundi nationalist and prime minister

Public sector only

India (regional): Durga Ashtami

Durgastami or Mahastami is the eighth day of the Durga Puja festival

Nepal: Maha Ashtami

The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana

Thailand: The Passing of King Bhumibol

In remembrance of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX who died on October 13th 2016.

Observances on October 13th 2021

USA: National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day

USA: National Emergency Nurse’s Day

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USA: National Stop Bullying Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Stop Bullying Day

United Nations: International Day for Disaster Reduction 

A day focused on promoting a global culture of disaster reduction and preparedness.

USA: National No Bra Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National No Bra Day

USA: National Train Your Brain Day

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USA: National Yorkshire Pudding Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Yorkshire Pudding Day

USA: Navy Birthday

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USA: National Fossil Day

A celebration organized by the National Park Service to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils.

USA: National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day

International: International Top Spinning Day

Originated by the Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum, this is an annual celebration of this timeless child's toy and scientific device!

Israel: Aliyah Day

A day to mark the contributions of immigrants to Israel.

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General Information for October 13th 2021
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 286 of 2021
79 days left in 2021
Week 41 of the year
On this Day in History
1923 - Ankara replaces Istanbul as the capital of Turkey.
1792 - In Washington, D.C., the cornerstone of the United States Executive Mansion (known as the White House since 1818) is laid.
1773 - The Whirlpool Galaxy is discovered by Charles Messier.
1307 - Hundreds of Knights Templar in France are simultaneously arrested by agents of Phillip the Fair, to be later tortured into a "confession" of heresy.