This is our day guide for Sunday October 1st 2023 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 2023
International: Chinese National Day
The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.
Botswana: Botswana Day Holiday
Second Day of public holidays to mark Botswana's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966
Cyprus: Cypriot Independence Day
Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960Not a Public Holiday
Luxembourg: Father's Day
Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers and forefathersPublic sector only
Maldives: Maldives Voting Admin
A government holiday to permit officials to participate in the admin following the elections.
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.
Pakistan: Eid Milad-un-Nabi Holiday
Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
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.
Ukraine: Day of the Defender
Honours the courage of the defenders of Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity
Uzbekistan: Teacher's Day
A public holiday dedicated to honour the efforts of those who teach and educate in UzbekistanSeptember 30th 2023 | Go to Today | October 2nd 2023
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| General Information for October 1st 2023 | |
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| There are 11 public holidays today. | |
| Day 274 of 2023 | |
| 91 days left in 2023 | |
| 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. | |
| 1958 - NASA is created to replace NACA. | |
| 1811 - The first steamboat to sail the Mississippi River arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana. |
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