This is our day guide for Tuesday October 3rd 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 3rd 2023
China: Chinese National Day Holiday
The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.
Germany: German Unity Day
This is Germany's National Day. It marks the reunification of Germany that took place on 3 October 1990Public sector only
Honduras: Semana Morazánica
Three public holidays in October are combined to create a long break at the start of October
Iran: Birthday of Muhammad and Imam Sadegh
Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
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.Public sector only
Macau: Day following Chong Chao Festival (in lieu)
Compensatory rest day for the Day following Chong Chao (Mid-Autumn) Festival
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.Observances on October 3rd 2023
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 2023 | Go to Today | October 4th 2023
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| General Information for October 3rd 2023 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 276 of 2023 | |
| 89 days left in 2023 | |
| 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. | |
| 1950 - Korean War: The First Battle of Maryang San, primarily pitting Australian and British forces against communist China, begins. | |
| 1932 - Iraq gains independence from the United Kingdom. | |
| 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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