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.October 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 | |
| 1963 - A violent coup in Honduras pre-empts the October 13 election, ends a period of reform, and begins two decades of military rule. | |
| 1942 - Spaceflight: The first successful launch of a V-2 /A4-rocket from Test Stand VII at Peenemünde, Germany. It is the first man-made object to reach space. | |
| 1863 - The last Thursday in November is declared as Thanksgiving Day by President Abraham Lincoln as are Thursdays, November 30, 1865 and November 29, 1866. | |
| 1789 - The first U.S. federal government agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs, is established (it will be later renamed Department of State). |
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