Day Guide for Thursday October 5th 2023 What are the holidays on October 5th 2023?

This is our day guide for Thursday October 5th 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 5th 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.

Egypt: Armed Forces Day

Celebrates Egypt's victory in the October War of 1973

Honduras: Francisco Morazan's Birthday

Honours the President of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1830 to 1839.

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India (regional): Birthday of Nar Bahadur Bhandari

Marks the birthday of a former Chief Minister of Sikkim.

Kiribati: Education Day

A public holiday celebrated on World Teacher's Day, which was established in 1994

Portugal: Republic Day

Commemorates the establishment of a republican form of government in 1910

Vanuatu: Constitution Day

Commemorates the signing of the Constitution of Vanuatu that took place on October 5th 1979

Observances on October 5th 2023

USA: Energy Efficiency Day

On Energy Efficiency Day - Save Money. Cut Carbon. Breathe Easier.

USA: National Apple Betty Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Apple Betty Day

USA: National Do Something Nice Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Do Something Nice Day

USA: National Get Funky Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Get Funky Day

USA: National Rhode Island Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rhode Island Day

United Nations: World Teachers Day

World Teachers' Day has been celebrated every year on 5 October since 1994 with the aim of recognising the work and value of education professionals around the world.

United Kingdom: National Poetry Day

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

USA: National Women-Owned Business Day

A day to recognize the achievements and progress made by women-owned businesses.

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General Information for October 5th 2023
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 278 of 2023
87 days left in 2023
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1999 - 31 people lose their lives and more than 500 are injured in a London rail disaster when a three carriage diesel service travelling from London Paddington to Bedwyn and a high speed train travelling from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington collide on the Ladbroke Grove points crossing.
1918 - Tennis player and aviation pioneer Roland Garros dies in an air crash when he is shot down at Vouziers, Ardennes during WWI.
1813 - Battle of Thames in Canada; Americans defeat British and kill Shawnee leader Tecumseh.
610 - Coronation of Byzantine Emperor Heraclius.