Day Guide for Wednesday October 18th 2023 What are the holidays on October 18th 2023?

This is our day guide for Wednesday October 18th 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 18th 2023

Not a Public Holiday

Azerbaijan: Independence Day

Adoption of the declaration of independence on October 18th 1991

Regional

India (regional): Kati Bihu

An important Assamese festival to ensure strong growth and healthy crops that begins at the start of the month of Kati.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Alaska Day

Marks the official transfer of Alaska from Russia to USA on October 18th 1867

Zambia: National Prayer Day

Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015

Observances on October 18th 2023

USA: National Chocolate Cupcake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Cupcake Day

Croatia: National Necktie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Necktie Day

USA: National No Beard Day

This is the one day in the year when you should try to have a close shave.

International: World Menopause Day

World Menopause Day is a worldwide awareness call for women who face health issues when approaching, during and beyond the menopause.

Kazakhstan: Spiritual Consent Day

Find out the history and background to the Spiritual Consent Day observed in Kazakhstan.

USA: National Exascale Day

Find out the history and background to National Exascale Day

USA: BRA Day USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day

USA: Hagfish Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Hagfish Day

USA: Medical Assistants Recognition Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Medical Assistants Recognition Day

USA: Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce

International: World Okapi Day

Learn about the fascinating Okapi, its conservation challenges and how you can contribute to safeguarding this unique species' future.

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General Information for October 18th 2023
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 291 of 2023
74 days left in 2023
Week 42 of the year
On this Day in History
1867 - United States takes possession of Alaska after purchasing it from Russia for $7.2 million. Celebrated annually in the state as Alaska Day.
1851 - Herman Melville's Moby-Dick is first published as The Whale by Richard Bentley of London.
1648 – Boston Shoemakers form first American labor organization.
1016 – The Danes defeat the Saxons in the Battle of Assandun.