This is our day guide for Sunday October 18th 2026 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 2026
International: Chung Yeung Festival
The festival, otherwise known as Autumn Remembrance, has been celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth moon for millenniaNot a Public Holiday
Argentina: Mother's Day
In Argentina, Mother's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of October.Not a Public Holiday
Azerbaijan: Independence Day
Adoption of the declaration of independence on October 18th 1991Regional
India (regional): Saddula Bathukamma
Bathukamma is floral festival celebrated by the Hindu women of TelanganaRegional
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.Regional
India (regional): Maha Saptami
Assam, Odisha, West Bengal. On the seventh day of Durga Puja, the goddess started her battle against Mahishasura.
Nepal: Phulpati
A major celebration that takes place on the seventh day of Bada Dashain festival, also called Saptami.Not a Public Holiday
Zambia: National Prayer Day
Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015October 17th 2026 | Go to Today | October 19th 2026
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| General Information for October 18th 2026 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 291 of 2026 | |
| 74 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 42 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1945 – Argentine military officer and politician Juan Perón marries actress Eva "Evita" Duarte. | |
| 1356 - Basel earthquake, the most significant historic seismological event north of the Alps, destroys the town of Basel, Switzerland. | |
| 1209 - Otto IV is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III. | |
| 1016 – The Danes defeat the Saxons in the Battle of Assandun. |
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