Day Guide for Thursday October 18th 2018

This is our day guide for Thursday October 18th 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 291 of 2018.

Holidays on October 18th 2018

International: Maha Navami. Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga

Not a Public Holiday

Azerbaijan: Independence Day. Adoption of the declaration of independence on October 18th 1991

Regional

India (regional): Mahanavami. The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana

Regional

India (regional): Dussehra. The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana

Regional

India (regional): Durga Puja. Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves worship of Goddess Durga symbolising power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.

Regional

India (regional): Vijaya Dashami. Also known as Dashain or Tenth day of Navratri or Durgotsav, Vijaya Dashami commemorates the day that Durga appeared riding a lion to slay the Mahisasura.

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 18 October 1867
Zambia: National Prayer Day. Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015

Go to Today | October 19th 2018

There are no observances today.

Menu