Day Guide for Friday October 9th 2020 What are the holidays on October 9th 2020?

This is our day guide for Friday October 9th 2020 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 9th 2020

Ecuador: Independence of Guayaquil

Guayaquil declared independence from Spain in 1820, a key victory for the Ecuadorian War of Independence

Honduras: Army Day

A day to honour the armed forces of Honduras

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Malaysia (regional): Melaka Governor's Birthday

The official birthday of the Governor of Melaka is observed on August 24.

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Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

To allow workers in Ondo to travel to where they are registered to cast their votes in the governorship election.

Saint Barthélemy: Abolition Day

Slavery was finally abolished in all French possessions on May 28th 1848

South Korea: Hangeul Day

Marks the proclamation of the Korean alphabet in 1446. Reinstated as a holiday in 2013

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Spain (regional): Valencian Community Day

Valencia. Anniversary of King James I of Aragons capture of the city from the Moors in 1238

Taiwan: National Day (in lieu)

As National Day falls on a Saturday in 2020, the preceding Friday will be a holiday

Uganda: Independence Day

Marks Independence from the United Kingdom in 1962

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General Information for October 9th 2020
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 283 of 2020
83 days left in 2020
Week 41 of the year
On this Day in History
1986 - The musical The Phantom of the Opera receives its first performance at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.
1980 - Pope John Paul II shakes hands with the Dalai Lama during a private audience in Vatican City.
1942 - Statute of Westminster 1931 formalises Australian autonomy.
1820 - Guayaquil declares independence from Spain.