Day Guide for Thursday October 6th 2022

This is our day guide for Thursday October 6th 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 279 of 2022.

Holidays on October 6th 2022

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Bhutan (regional): Thimphu Tshechu Holiday. Second day of public holidays in Timphu for the Tshechu festival
China: Chinese National Day Holiday. Compensated by Saturday Oct 8
Egypt: Armed Forces Day. Celebrates Egypt's victory in the October War of 1973
Honduras: Discovery of America Day. Honours the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas

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India (regional): Following Day of Vijaya Dasami Holiday. 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.
Syria: October Liberatory War. Celebrates victory in the October War of 1973 against Israel.
Turkmenistan: Earthquake Memorial Day. A day of remembrance to the victims of the massive and deadly earthquake that took place on this day in 1948.

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Observances on October 6th 2022

  • United Kingdom: National Poetry Day
  • USA: National German-American Day
  • USA: National Mad Hatter Day
  • USA: National Noodle Day
  • USA: National Plus Size Appreciation Day
  • USA: National Women-Owned Business Day

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