Day Guide for Saturday October 8th 2022

This is our day guide for Saturday October 8th 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 281 of 2022.

Holidays on October 8th 2022

International: Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
Egypt: Al-Mouled Al-Nabawy. Celebrated on the 12th day of the third month of the Islamic calendar, Rabi’i Al-Awal

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak. The birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a regional public holiday in Malaysia on the second Saturday in October.
Myanmar: Pre-Full Moon Day of Thadingyut. The Festival of Lights marks the end of the perod of Buddhist lent
Peru: Battle of Angamos. The Battle of Angamos holiday in Peru is always celebrated on October 8th and marks the commemoration of a naval battle with Chile that took place in 1879.

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Observances on October 8th 2022

  • USA: American Touch Tag Day
  • USA: National Fluffernutter Day
  • USA: National Pierogi Day
  • United Kingdom: World Octopus Day
  • USA: National Chess Day
  • USA: National Costume Swap Day
  • USA: National Motorcycle Ride Day
  • Croatia: Croatian Parliament Day
  • India: Indian Air Force Day
  • United Kingdom: Bookshop Day
  • International: World Octopus Day
  • United Nations: World Migratory Bird Day
  • Ireland: Bookshop Day

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