This is our day guide for Tuesday October 1st 2024 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 2024
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
Cambodia: Ancestors' Day
Pchum Ben, also known as Ancestors' Day, is a Cambodian religious festival which culminates on the 15th day of the tenth month in the Khmer calendar, marking the end of the Buddhist lent
Cyprus: Cypriot Independence Day
Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960Public sector only
Honduras: Semana Morazánica
Three public holidays in October are combined to create a long break at the start of October
Mexico: Change of Federal Government
A mandated Federal Holiday that takes place every six years to mark the new president taking office
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.
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
South Korea: Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day celebrates the bravery and dedication of South Korea's armed forces on armed forces day, a historic event that honors their service and sacrifices since 1950.
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 2024 | Go to Today | October 2nd 2024
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| General Information for October 1st 2024 | |
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| There are 12 public holidays today. | |
| Day 275 of 2024 | |
| 91 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1975 - The Seychelles gain internal self-government. The Ellice Islands split from Gilbert Islands and take the name Tuvalu. | |
| 1969 - The Beatles' 11th and penultimate album Abbey Road is released in the USA. | |
| 1940 - The Pennsylvania Turnpike, often considered the first superhighway in the United States, opens to traffic. | |
| 1936 - Francisco Franco is named head of the Nationalist government of Spain. |
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