Day Guide for Thursday October 29th 2020 What are the holidays on October 29th 2020?

This is our day guide for Thursday October 29th 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 29th 2020

International: Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar

Cambodia: King's Coronation Day

King Norodom Sihamoni's coronation took place on October 29th 2004

Egypt: Al-Mouled Al-Nabawy

Celebrated on the 12th day of the third month of the Islamic calendar, Rabi’i Al-Awal

Myanmar: Thadingyut Holiday

The Festival of Lights marks the end of the perod of Buddhist lent

Turkiye: Republic Day

On October 29th 1923, the Turkish constitution was amended and Turkey became a republic

Observances on October 29th 2020

USA: National Cat Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cat Day

USA: National Hermit Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hermit Day

USA: National Oatmeal Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Oatmeal Day

USA: World Stroke Day

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, but almost all strokes could be prevented

International: World Ballet Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Ballet Day.

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General Information for October 29th 2020
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 303 of 2020
63 days left in 2020
Week 44 of the year
On this Day in History
1998 – Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off on STS-95 with 77-year old John Glenn on board, making him the oldest person to go into space.
1967 – Montreal's World Fair, Expo 67, closes with over 50 million visitors.
1961 - Syria exits from the United Arab Republic.
1922 – King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy, appoints Benito Mussolini as Prime Minister.