Day Guide for Monday October 31st 2016

This is our day guide for Monday October 31st 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 305 of 2016.

Holidays on October 31st 2016

International: Reformation Day. Commemorates the day in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his 95 'these' to the door of the church in Wittenburg
International: Diwali. Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
International: All Saints' Day (bridge day). On this day people generally visit all their lost relatives' graves which they decorate with flowers

Regional

India (regional): Vikram Samvat New Year. Gujuarat. Named after king Vikramaditya, this calendar remains widely used in western India. In Gujarat, the second day of Diwali is celebrated as the first day of the Vikram Samvat calendar

Regional

India (regional): Vishvakarma Day. Vishvakarma Puja is a day of celebration for Vishvakarma, a Hindu god, the divine architect

Not a Public Holiday

International: Halloween. Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of the Halloween festival.
Ireland: October Bank Holiday. The October Bank Holiday is a public holiday in Ireland on the last Monday in October

Regional

New Zealand (regional): Marlborough Anniversary Day. The provincial day for Marlborough is celebrated on the first Monday after Labour Day

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There are no observances today.

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