Day Guide for Monday October 19th 2026

This is our day guide for Monday October 19th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 292 of 2026.

Holidays on October 19th 2026

International: Chung Yeung Festival. The festival, otherwise known as Autumn Remembrance, has been celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth moon for millennia
International: Maha Navami. Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga
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. Commemorates the killings of former prime minister Maurice Bishop and several members of his cabinet in 1983.

Regional

India (regional): Durga Ashtami. Durgastami or Mahastami is the eighth day of the Durga Puja festival

Regional

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): Ayudha Puja. On Ayudha Puja, the ninth day of Navaratri, many common and seemingly mundane tools and implements are cleaned and worshipped.
Jamaica: National Heroes' Day. Celebrated on the Third Monday in October. Commemorates seven national heroes from Jamaican history.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Alaska Day. Marks the official transfer of Alaska from Russia to USA on October 18th 1867

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Observances on October 19th 2026

  • USA: National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
  • USA: National Kentucky Day
  • USA: National LGBT Center Awareness Day
  • USA: National Seafood Bisque Day
  • International: International Gin and Tonic Day
  • International: International Breast Cancer Day

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