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

Observances on October 9th 2020

USA: National Leif Erikson Day

Leif Eriksson was the first known European to have set foot on continental North America, 500 years before Christopher Columbus.

USA: National Moldy Cheese Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Moldy Cheese Day

United Nations: World Post Day

Celebrated on 9 October every year to raise awareness among people about the role of the postal sector for people and businesses every day.

International: World Egg Day

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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
1942 - Statute of Westminster 1931 formalises Australian autonomy.
1940 - World War II: Battle of Britain: During a night-time air raid by the German Luftwaffe, St. Paul's Cathedral in the City of London, England is hit by a bomb.
1888 - The Washington Monument officially opens to the general public.
1238 - James I of Aragon conquers Valencia and founds the Kingdom of Valencia.