Day Guide for Sunday October 8th 2023 What are the holidays on October 8th 2023?

This is our day guide for Sunday October 8th 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 8th 2023

American Samoa: White Sunday

A religious day dedicated to the children of American Samoa

Peru: Battle of Angamos

The Battle of Angamos holiday in Peru is always celebrated on October 8th and marks the commemoration of a naval battle with Chile that took place in 1879.

Observances on October 8th 2023

USA: American Touch Tag Day

You're it! So it's your turn to celebrate this simple but fun game for all ages.

USA: National Fluffernutter Day

Peanut Butter isn't in a monogamous relationship with jelly. It sometimes jumps between two slices of bread with marshallow creme - the fluffernutter!

USA: National Pierogi Day

National Pierogi Day celebrates the famous Polish Dumplings

United Kingdom: World Octopus Day

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

Croatia: Croatian Parliament Day

Marks the day in 1991 when the Croatian parliament decided to terminate the constitutional links between Croatia and Yugoslavia.

India: Indian Air Force Day

The Air Force Day is celebrated every year on October 8, the day Indian Air Force was officially established in 1932.

United Nations: World Migratory Bird Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Migratory Bird Day

USA: Clergy Appreciation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Clergy Appreciation Day (or Pastor Appreciation Day or Ministry Appreciation Day)

Germany: Grandparents' Day

In Germany, Grandmothers' Day was established in 2010 and is celebrated on the second Sunday in October.

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General Information for October 8th 2023
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 281 of 2023
84 days left in 2023
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1982 - Cats opens on Broadway and runs for nearly 18 years before closing on September 10, 2000.
1912 - First Balkan War begins: Montenegro declares war against the Ottoman Empire.
1879 - War of the Pacific: The Chilean Navy defeats the Peruvian Navy in the Battle of Angamos, Peruvian Admiral Miguel Grau is killed in the encounter.
1600 - San Marino adopts its written constitution.