Day Guide for Tuesday October 4th 2022 What are the holidays on October 4th 2022?

This is our day guide for Tuesday October 4th 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 4th 2022

International: Chung Yeung Festival

The festival, otherwise known as Autumn Remembrance, has been celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth moon for millennia

International: Maha Navami

Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga

China: Chinese National Day Holiday

The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

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Honduras: Semana Morazánica

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

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India (regional): Ayudha Puja

On Ayudha Puja, the ninth day of Navaratri, many common and seemingly mundane tools and implements are cleaned and worshipped.

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India (regional): Durga Puja

Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves worship of Goddess Durga symbolising power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.

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Italy (regional): Feast of St. Petronius

Saint Petronius was bishop of Bologna during the fifth century. He is a patron saint of the city. Born of a noble Roman family, he became a convert to Christianity and then a priest

Lesotho: Independence Day

Basutoland gained its independence from Britain and became the Kingdom of Lesotho in 1966

Mozambique: Day of Peace and Reconciliation

Celebrates the signing of the General Peace Accord which ended the civil war in Mozambique in 1992.

Tuvalu: Tuvalu Day Holiday

This two-day holiday commemorates Tuvalu becoming independent from the UK on this day in 1978.

Observances on October 4th 2022

Sweden: National Cinnamon Bun Day

National Cinnamon Bun Day is a fun and tasty holiday that celebrates one of Sweden's most beloved pastries.

USA: National Golf Lover’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Golf Lover’s Day

USA: National Taco Day

Get ready to fiesta on National Taco Day! On Oct 4, Indulge in the ultimate taco experience!

USA: National Vodka Day

Today it doesn't matter if you drink it neat or flavored, as long as you raise a glass to this popular East European classic.

International: World Animal Day

The mission of World Animal day is to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe.

Sweden: Cinnamon Roll Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Cinnamon Roll Day.

China: Chung Yeung Festival

The festival, otherwise known as Autumn Remembrance, has been celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth moon for millennia.

USA: Deficit Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Deficit Day

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General Information for October 4th 2022
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 277 of 2022
88 days left in 2022
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1983 - Richard Noble sets a new land speed record of 633.468 miles per hour (1,019.468 km/h), driving Thrust 2 at the Black Rock Desert in Nevada.
1957 - Space Race: Launch of Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth.
1853 - Crimean War: The Ottoman Empire declares war on Russia.
1824 - Mexico adopts a new constitution and becomes a federal republic.