Day Guide for Tuesday October 1st 2019

This is our day guide for Tuesday October 1st 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 274 of 2019.

Holidays on October 1st 2019

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

Public sector only

Honduras: Semana Morazánica. Three public holidays in October are combined to create a long break at the start of October
Israel: Rosh Hashanah. Second day of Rosh Hashanah, the New Year of the Jewish calendar
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.
San Marino: Investiture of the Captains Regent. The two heads of state of the Republic of San Marino are elected every six months by the Grand and General Council, the country's legislative body
Uzbekistan: Teacher's Day. A public holiday dedicated to honour the efforts of those who teach and educate in Uzbekistan

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Observances on October 1st 2019

  • Ecuador: Día del Pasillo Ecuatoriano
  • USA: Fire Pup Day
  • United Nations: International Day of Older Persons 
  • USA: National Hair Day
  • USA: National Homemade Cookies Day
  • United Kingdom: World Vegetarian Day
  • USA: Disability Employment Awareness Month
  • USA: Polish American Heritage Month
  • USA: National Pizza Month
  • United Kingdom: Black History Month
  • USA: National Dental Hygiene Month
  • International: International Raccoon Appreciation Day
  • USA: LGBT History Month
  • United Kingdom: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  • USA: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  • United Kingdom: Unblocktober
  • International: International Coffee Day
  • USA: National Cyber Security Awareness Month
  • European Union: National Cyber Security Awareness Month
  • International: Global Diversity Awareness Month
  • USA: National Book Month
  • International: World Postcard Day
  • USA: Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month

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