Day Guide for Monday October 20th 2025

This is our day guide for Monday October 20th 2025 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 293 of 2025.

Holidays on October 20th 2025

International: Diwali. Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
British Virgin Islands: Heroes and Foreparents Day. This public holiday replaces St. Ursula's Day, It recognises the outstanding contributions of Virgin Islanders, in shaping their unique history and identity.
Grenada: National Heroes Day (in lieu). As National Heroes' Day falls on a Sunday in 2025, the following Monday will be a public holiday.
Guatemala: Revolution Day. In 1944, university students and military leaders aligned to overthrow the dictator Jorge Ubico

Regional

India (regional): Kali Puja. Kali Puja is celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu month Kartik. It is celebrated on the same day as Diwali, when other regions worship the godess Lakshmi.

Regional

India (regional): Narak Chaturdashi. Karnataka. The second day of the five-day-long festival of Diwali
Jamaica: National Heroes' Day. Celebrated on the Third Monday in October. Commemorates seven national heroes from Jamaican history.
Kenya: Mashujaa Day. October 20th honours all those who contributed towards the struggle for independence
Nepal: Tihar (Laxmi Puja). The third day of Tihar is when Lakshmi the goddess of wealth is worshipped
Singapore: Deepavali. Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness

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Observances on October 20th 2025

  • United Nations: World Statistics Day
  • United Kingdom: UK Coffee Week
  • United Kingdom: Local Radio Day
  • USA: National Brandied Fruit Day
  • International: World Osteoporosis Day
  • USA: National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
  • International: Diwali
  • International: International Sloth Day
  • International: International Chefs Day

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