Day Guide for Thursday October 1st 2026

This is our day guide for Thursday October 1st 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 274 of 2026.

Holidays on October 1st 2026

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

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

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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