Day Guide for Saturday October 1st 2022

This is our day guide for Saturday October 1st 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 274 of 2022.

Holidays on October 1st 2022

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

Regional

Bhutan (regional): Thimphu Drubchen. Celebrated three days before Thimphu Tshechu, this festival dates back to the early 18th century.
Botswana: Botswana Day. Botswana gained its independence from Great Britain on September 30th 1966
Cyprus: Cypriot Independence Day. Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Governor of Sabah. Sabah only. This ceremonial date is observed on the last Saturday in May
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
Tuvalu: Tuvalu Day. This two-day holiday commemorates Tuvalu becoming independent from the UK on this day in 1978.
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 2022

  • 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
  • International: Astronomy 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
  • USA: National Seafood Month
  • United Kingdom: Porktober
  • South Korea: Armed Forces Day
  • USA: Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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