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
Honduras: Francisco Morazan's Birthday. Honours the President of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1830 to 1839.
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 2026

  • United Kingdom: National Poetry Day
  • USA: National Women-Owned Business Day
  • United Kingdom: National Vegetarian Week
  • 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 Seafood Month
  • United Kingdom: Porktober
  • South Korea: Armed Forces Day
  • USA: Cybersecurity Awareness Month
  • USA: National Wedding Industry Appreciation Day

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