Day Guide for Sunday October 1st 2017

This is our day guide for Sunday October 1st 2017 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 274 of 2017.

Holidays on October 1st 2017

International: Ashura. Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram

International: National Day. The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

Botswana: Botswana Day Holiday. Second Day of public holidays to mark Botswana's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966

Cyprus: Independence Day. Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960

Not a Public Holiday

Luxembourg: Father's Day. 1st Sunday in October.

Nigeria: Independence Day. This is the national day of Nigeria and is always celebrated on October 1st. It marks independence from British rule on 1 October 1960.

Uzbekistan: Teacher's Day. A public holiday dedicated to honour the efforts of those who teach and educate in Uzbekistan

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There are no observances today.

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