Day Guide for Friday October 4th 2019 What are the holidays on October 4th 2019?

This is our day guide for Friday October 4th 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 4th 2019

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Bhutan (regional): Thimphu Drubchen

Celebrated three days before Thimphu Tshechu, this festival dates back to the early 18th century.

China: National Day Holiday

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

Honduras: Army Day

A day to honour the armed forces of Honduras

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Italy (regional): Feast of St. Petronius

Saint Petronius was bishop of Bologna during the fifth century. He is a patron saint of the city. Born of a noble Roman family, he became a convert to Christianity and then a priest

Kiribati: Education Day (in lieu)

A public holiday celebrated on World Teacher's Day, which was established in 1994

Lesotho: Independence Day

Basutoland gained its independence from Britain and became the Kingdom of Lesotho in 1966

Mozambique: Day of Peace and Reconciliation

Celebrates the signing of the General Peace Accord which ended the civil war in Mozambique in 1992.

Observances on October 4th 2019

Sweden: National Cinnamon Bun Day

National Cinnamon Bun Day is a fun and tasty holiday that celebrates one of Sweden's most beloved pastries.

USA: National Golf Lover’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Golf Lover’s Day

USA: National Taco Day

Get ready to fiesta on National Taco Day! On Oct 4, Indulge in the ultimate taco experience!

USA: National Vodka Day

Today it doesn't matter if you drink it neat or flavored, as long as you raise a glass to this popular East European classic.

USA: National Manufacturing Day

A day to showcase the benefits and potential of modern manufacturing and spur interest in manufacturing careers.

USA: Deficit Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Deficit Day

International: World Animal Day

The mission of World Animal day is to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe.

International: World Smile Day

The creator of the smiley face started this holiday to devote one day a year to smiles and kind acts.

Sweden: Cinnamon Roll Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Cinnamon Roll Day.

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General Information for October 4th 2019
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 277 of 2019
88 days left in 2019
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1967 - Omar Ali Saifuddin III of Brunei abdicates in favour of his son, His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
1966 - Basutoland becomes independent from the United Kingdom and is renamed Lesotho.
1958 - Fifth Republic of France is established.
1895 - The first U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship administered by the United States Golf Association is played at the Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island.