Day Guide for Tuesday October 3rd 2023 What are the holidays on October 3rd 2023?

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 1990

Public 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 Day

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General Information for October 3rd 2023
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
1985 - The Space Shuttle Atlantis makes its maiden flight. (Mission STS-51-J).
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.
610 - Future Emperor Heraclius and his fleet arrive at Byzantium.