This is our day guide for Monday October 3rd 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 3rd 2022
International: Chinese National Day Holiday
The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.Regional
Australia (regional): Labour Day
Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours DayRegional
Australia (regional): Queen's Birthday
This holiday is a moveable feast celebrating the birthday of the sovereign of Australia.
Falkland Islands: Peat Cutting Monday
Peat was a traditional and invaluable source of energy that helped establish the settlement of the islands.
Germany: German Unity Day
Commemorates the anniversary of German reunification in 1990Public sector only
Honduras: Semana Morazánica
Three public holidays in October are combined to create a long break at the start of OctoberRegional
India (regional): Durga Ashtami
Durgastami or Mahastami is the eighth day of the Durga Puja festival
Iraq: Independence Day
Iraq's National Day celebrates and marks the independence of Iraq and the end of the British mandate on October 3rd 1932.
Maldives: National Tourism Day
Commemorates the opening of the island country to tourists on this day in 1972.
Nepal: Maha Ashtami
The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana
Nigeria: Independence Day (in lieu)
As National Day falls on a Sunday in 2022, the following Monday will be a public holiday.
Saint Lucia: Thanksgiving Day
A harvest festival to give thanks for the bounty from the island
South Korea: National Foundation Day
Foundation Day marks the traditional founding of Korea by Tan-gun in 2333 BC
Tuvalu: Tuvalu Day Holiday
This two-day holiday commemorates Tuvalu becoming independent from the UK on this day in 1978.Public sector only
USA (regional): Cabrini Day
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini founded 67 institutions, including orphanages, schools, and hospitals in the Americas.Observances on October 3rd 2022
USA: National Child Health Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Child Health Day
USA: National Consignment Day
National Consignment Day is held on the first Monday in October to address the wastage in the clothing industry.
United Nations: World Habitat Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Habitat Day
United Kingdom: Buy British Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Buy British Day
USA: Mean Girls Day
A day dedicated to the cult movie, Mean Girls.
USA: National Boyfriend Day
National Boyfriend Day falls on October 3 and is intended to be a day to celebrate your boyfriend.
USA: National Techies Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Techies DayOctober 2nd 2022 | Go to Today | October 4th 2022
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| General Information for October 3rd 2022 | |
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| There are 15 public holidays today. | |
| Day 276 of 2022 | |
| 89 days left in 2022 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1981 - The hunger strike by Provisional Irish Republican Army and Irish National Liberation Army prisoners at the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland ends after seven months and ten deaths. | |
| 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight a decisive battle with Caesar's assassins Brutus and Cassius. | |
| 52 BC - Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar, ending the siege and Battle of Alesia. |
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