Day Guide for Friday October 18th 2019 What are the holidays on October 18th 2019?

This is our day guide for Friday October 18th 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 18th 2019

Not a Public Holiday

Azerbaijan: Independence Day

Adoption of the declaration of independence on October 18th 1991

Regional

India (regional): Kati Bihu

An important Assamese festival to ensure strong growth and healthy crops that begins at the start of the month of Kati.

Senegal: Grand Magal of Touba

Commemoration of the departure in exile of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacké to Gabon

Public sector only

USA (regional): Alaska Day

Marks the official transfer of Alaska from Russia to USA on October 18th 1867

Zambia: National Prayer Day

Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015

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General Information for October 18th 2019
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 291 of 2019
74 days left in 2019
Week 42 of the year
On this Day in History
1898 – The United States takes possession of Puerto Rico from Spain.
1867 - United States takes possession of Alaska after purchasing it from Russia for $7.2 million. Celebrated annually in the state as Alaska Day.
1016 – The Danes defeat the Saxons in the Battle of Assandun.
1009 – The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, who hacks the Church's foundations down to bedrock.