Day Guide for Monday October 3rd 2022 What are the holidays on October 3rd 2022?

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 Day

Regional

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 1990

Public sector only

Honduras: Semana Morazánica

Three public holidays in October are combined to create a long break at the start of October

Regional

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 Day

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General Information for October 3rd 2022
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
1985 - The Space Shuttle Atlantis makes its maiden flight. (Mission STS-51-J).
1950 - Korean War: The First Battle of Maryang San, primarily pitting Australian and British forces against communist China, begins.
1942 - Spaceflight: The first successful launch of a V-2 /A4-rocket from Test Stand VII at Peenemünde, Germany. It is the first man-made object to reach space.
52 BC - Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar, ending the siege and Battle of Alesia.