Day Guide for Wednesday October 1st 2025

This is our day guide for Wednesday October 1st 2025 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 274 of 2025.

Holidays on October 1st 2025

International: Chinese National Day. The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.
International: Maha Navami. Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga
International: Durga Puja. 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.
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
Honduras: Discovery of America Day. Honours the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas

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India (regional): Ayudha Puja. On Ayudha Puja, the ninth day of Navaratri, many common and seemingly mundane tools and implements are cleaned and worshipped.

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India (regional): Mahanavami. The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana

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India (regional): Dussehra. The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana
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.
Ukraine: Day of the Defender. Honours the courage of the defenders of Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity
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 2025

  • 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
  • United Kingdom: Black History Month
  • USA: National Pizza Month
  • USA: Polish American Heritage Month
  • USA: Disability Employment Awareness 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
  • USA: National Pumpkin Seed Day
  • USA: National Walk to School Day
  • USA: National Seafood Month
  • United Kingdom: Porktober
  • United Kingdom: National Vegetarian Week
  • South Korea: Armed Forces Day
  • USA: Cybersecurity Awareness Month
  • USA: National Wedding Industry Appreciation Day

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