This is our day guide for Saturday October 1st 2022 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 1st 2022
International: Chinese National Day
The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.Regional
Bhutan (regional): Thimphu Drubchen
Celebrated three days before Thimphu Tshechu, this festival dates back to the early 18th century.
Botswana: Botswana Day
Botswana gained its independence from Great Britain on September 30th 1966
Cyprus: Cypriot Independence Day
Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960Regional
Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Governor of Sabah
Sabah only. This ceremonial date is observed on the last Saturday in May
Nigeria: Independence Day
This is the national day of Nigeria and is always celebrated on October 1st. It marks independence from British rule on 1 October 1960.
San Marino: Investiture of the Captains Regent
The two heads of state of the Republic of San Marino are elected every six months by the Grand and General Council, the country's legislative body
Tuvalu: Tuvalu Day
This two-day holiday commemorates Tuvalu becoming independent from the UK on this day in 1978.
Uzbekistan: Teacher's Day
A public holiday dedicated to honour the efforts of those who teach and educate in UzbekistanSeptember 30th 2022 | Go to Today | October 2nd 2022
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| General Information for October 1st 2022 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 274 of 2022 | |
| 91 days left in 2022 | |
| Week 39 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1975 - Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines. | |
| 1962 - First broadcast of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. | |
| 1960 - Nigeria gains independence from the United Kingdom. | |
| 1939 - After a one-month Siege of Warsaw, hostile Nazi forces enter the city. |
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