This is our day guide for Monday October 1st 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on October 1st 2018
International: National Day
The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.Regional
Australia (regional): Labour Day
Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours DayRegional
Australia (regional): Queen's Birthday
This holiday is a moveable feast celebrating the birthday of the sovereign of Australia.
Botswana: Botswana Day Holiday
Second day of celebrations to mark Botswana Day - Independence from the UK
Cyprus: Independence Day
Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960Public sector only
Honduras: Semana Morazánica
Three public holidays in October are combined to create a long break at the start of October
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.
Saint Lucia: Thanksgiving Day
A harvest festival to give thanks for the bounty from the island
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
Uzbekistan: Teacher's Day
A public holiday dedicated to honour the efforts of those who teach and educate in UzbekistanGo to Today | October 2nd 2018
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| General Information for October 1st 2018 | |
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| There are 10 public holidays today. | |
| Day 274 of 2018 | |
| 91 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1975 - The Seychelles gain internal self-government. The Ellice Islands split from Gilbert Islands and take the name Tuvalu. | |
| 1960 - Nigeria gains independence from the United Kingdom. | |
| 1795 - Belgium is conquered by France. | |
| 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. |
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