This is our day guide for Friday October 4th 2024 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 2024
China: 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
Israel: Rosh Hashanah
Second day of Rosh Hashanah, the New Year of the Jewish calendarRegional
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.Regional
Nigeria (regional): Nigeria Election Holiday
Rivers state govt has declared a public holiday to prepare for the Local Government elections.
Vanuatu: Constitution Day Holiday
Commemorates the signing of the Constitution of Vanuatu that took place on October 5th 1979Observances on October 4th 2024
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.
Sweden: Cinnamon Roll Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Cinnamon Roll Day.
USA: National Manufacturing Day
A day to showcase the benefits and potential of modern manufacturing and spur interest in manufacturing careers.
International: World Smile Day
The creator of the smiley face started this holiday to devote one day a year to smiles and kind acts.
USA: National Body Language Day
You don't have to say a word. I can tell by your body that you want to know more about this day.October 3rd 2024 | Go to Today | October 5th 2024
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| General Information for October 4th 2024 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 278 of 2024 | |
| 88 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1883 - First run of the Orient Express. | |
| 1777 - During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Germantown begins on this day in Pennsylvania. | |
| 1535 - The first complete English-language Bible (the Coverdale Bible) is printed, with translations by William Tyndale and Miles Coverdale. | |
| 1227 - Assassination of Caliph al-Adil. |
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