Day Guide for Wednesday October 4th 2023 What are the holidays on October 4th 2023?

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.

Honduras: Discovery of America Day

Honours the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas

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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.

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Nigeria (regional): Takutaha

Celebrated one week after the Prophet Mohammed's Birthday, this marks the traditional Islamic birth rites that take place seven days after birth.

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 Day

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General Information for October 4th 2023
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
1967 - Omar Ali Saifuddin III of Brunei abdicates in favour of his son, His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
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.
1824 - Mexico adopts a new constitution and becomes a federal republic.