Day Guide for Monday October 3rd 2022

This is our day guide for Monday October 3rd 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 276 of 2022.

Holidays on October 3rd 2022

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

Regional

Australia (regional): Labour Day. Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day

Regional

Australia (regional): Queen's Birthday. This holiday is a moveable feast celebrating the birthday of the sovereign of Australia.
Falkland Islands: Peat Cutting Monday. Peat was a traditional and invaluable source of energy that helped establish the settlement of the islands.
Germany: German Unity Day. Commemorates the anniversary of German reunification in 1990

Public sector only

Honduras: Semana Morazánica. Three public holidays in October are combined to create a long break at the start of October

Regional

India (regional): Durga Ashtami. Durgastami or Mahastami is the eighth day of the Durga Puja festival
Iraq: Independence Day. Iraq's National Day celebrates and marks the independence of Iraq and the end of the British mandate on October 3rd 1932.
Maldives: National Tourism Day. Commemorates the opening of the island country to tourists on this day in 1972.
Nepal: Maha Ashtami. The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana
Nigeria: Independence Day (in lieu). As National Day falls on a Sunday in 2022, the following Monday will be a public holiday.
Saint Lucia: Thanksgiving Day. A harvest festival to give thanks for the bounty from the island
South Korea: National Foundation Day. Foundation Day marks the traditional founding of Korea by Tan-gun in 2333 BC
Tuvalu: Tuvalu Day Holiday. This two-day holiday commemorates Tuvalu becoming independent from the UK on this day in 1978.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Cabrini Day. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini founded 67 institutions, including orphanages, schools, and hospitals in the Americas.

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Observances on October 3rd 2022

  • USA: National Child Health Day
  • USA: National Consignment Day
  • United Nations: World Habitat Day 
  • United Kingdom: Buy British Day
  • USA: Mean Girls Day
  • USA: National Boyfriend Day
  • USA: National Techies Day

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