Day Guide for Saturday October 1st 2022 What are the holidays on October 1st 2022?

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 1960

Regional

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 Uzbekistan

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General Information for October 1st 2022
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
1971 - Walt Disney World opens near Orlando, Florida, United States.
1962 - First broadcast of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
1931 - The George Washington Bridge linking New Jersey and New York opens.
1800 - Spain cedes Louisiana to France via the Treaty of San Ildefonso.