Day Guide for Friday October 29th 2021 What are the holidays on October 29th 2021?

This is our day guide for Friday October 29th 2021 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 2021

Regional

Australia (regional): Ekka People's Day

The Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day (Brisbane only) is usually held on the second Wednesday in August except when there are five Wednesdays in August when it is held on the third Wednesday.

Public sector only

Brazil: Civil Servants Day

Brazil also has optional holidays set aside for Teachers and Commerce in October

Cambodia: King's Coronation Day

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

Turkiye: Republic Day

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

Public sector only

USA (regional): Nevada Day

Commemorates the admission of the state of Nevada into the union on October 31st 1864

Observances on October 29th 2021

USA: National Breadstick Day

A breadstick is a thin, rod-shaped, crispy or chewy type of bread that is commonly served as an appetizer or side dish in Italian cuisine.

USA: National Frankenstein Friday

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USA: National Pharmacy Buyer Day

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USA: National Cat Day

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USA: National Hermit Day

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USA: National Oatmeal Day

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USA: World Stroke Day

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

Germany: World Savings Day

A day to highlight the importance of saving and thrift to ensure a better financial future.

Dominica: International Creole Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Creole Day

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General Information for October 29th 2021
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 302 of 2021
63 days left in 2021
Week 43 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.
1969 – The first-ever computer-to-computer link is established on ARPANET, the precursor to the Internet.
1922 – King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy, appoints Benito Mussolini as Prime Minister.
1863 – Eighteen countries meet in Geneva and agree to form the International Red Cross.