This is our day guide for Wednesday October 4th 2023 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 2023
International: Chinese National Day Holiday
The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.
International: Prophet's Baptism
Celebrated one week after the Prophet Mohammed's Birthday, this marks the traditional Islamic birth rites that take place seven days after birth.
Honduras: Discovery of America Day
Honours the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the AmericasRegional
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.Observances on October 4th 2023
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.
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
Sweden: Cinnamon Roll Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Cinnamon Roll Day.
USA: Deficit Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Deficit DayOctober 3rd 2023 | Go to Today | October 5th 2023
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| General Information for October 4th 2023 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 277 of 2023 | |
| 88 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1992 - The Rome General Peace Accords ends a 16 year civil war in Mozambique. | |
| 1963 - Hurricane Flora, kills 6,000 in Cuba and Haiti. | |
| 1883 - First run of the Orient Express. | |
| 1227 - Assassination of Caliph al-Adil. |
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