Day Guide for Tuesday October 18th 2022 What are the holidays on October 18th 2022?

This is our day guide for Tuesday October 18th 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 18th 2022

Not a Public Holiday

Azerbaijan: Independence Day

Adoption of the declaration of independence on October 18th 1991

Regional

India (regional): Kati Bihu

An important Assamese festival to ensure strong growth and healthy crops that begins at the start of the month of Kati.

Nepal: Public Holiday

A one-day public holiday to mourn historian and culture expert Satya Mohan Joshi.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Alaska Day

Marks the official transfer of Alaska from Russia to USA on October 18th 1867

Zambia: National Prayer Day

Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015

Observances on October 18th 2022

USA: National Pharmacy Technician Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pharmacy Technician Day

USA: Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity

USA: National Chocolate Cupcake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Cupcake Day

Croatia: National Necktie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Necktie Day

USA: National No Beard Day

This is the one day in the year when you should try to have a close shave.

International: World Menopause Day

World Menopause Day is a worldwide awareness call for women who face health issues when approaching, during and beyond the menopause.

Kazakhstan: Spiritual Consent Day

Find out the history and background to the Spiritual Consent Day observed in Kazakhstan.

USA: National Exascale Day

Find out the history and background to National Exascale Day

USA: National Mashed Potato Day

Celebrate National Mashed Potato Day! Discover the history of this comforting dish, explore different ways to enjoy it, and get ideas for making your own perfect mashed potatoes.

International: World Humanitarian Action Day

Learn about World Humanitarian Action Day on October 19th, a day to appreciate humanitarian heroes and take action to support those in need around the globe.

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General Information for October 18th 2022
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 291 of 2022
74 days left in 2022
Week 42 of the year
On this Day in History
2007 - Karachi bombings: A suicide attack on a motorcade carrying former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto kills 139 and wounds 450 more. Bhutto herself is uninjured.
1648 – Boston Shoemakers form first American labor organization.
1209 - Otto IV is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III.
1016 – The Danes defeat the Saxons in the Battle of Assandun.