Day Guide for Tuesday October 1st 2019 What are the holidays on October 1st 2019?

This is our day guide for Tuesday October 1st 2019 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 2019

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

Public sector only

Honduras: Semana Morazánica

Three public holidays in October are combined to create a long break at the start of October

Israel: Rosh Hashanah

Second day of Rosh Hashanah, the New Year of the Jewish calendar

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

Uzbekistan: Teacher's Day

A public holiday dedicated to honour the efforts of those who teach and educate in Uzbekistan

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General Information for October 1st 2019
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 274 of 2019
91 days left in 2019
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1975 - Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
1958 - NASA is created to replace NACA.
1938 - Germany annexes the Sudetenland.
1811 - The first steamboat to sail the Mississippi River arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana.