This is our day guide for Thursday October 3rd 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 3rd 2024
Cambodia: Ancestors' Day Holiday
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
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
Honduras: Army Day
A day to honour the armed forces of HondurasRegional
India (regional): Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti
Maharaja Agrasen was a legendary Indian king of Agroha, from whom the Agrawal and Agrahari communities are descended
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.
Israel: Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish Holiday of Rosh Hashanah is generally known as the New Year' s Day of the Jewish calendarRegional
Nigeria (regional): Nigeria Election Holiday
Rivers state govt has declared a public holiday to prepare for the Local Government elections.
South Korea: National Foundation Day
Foundation Day marks the traditional founding of Korea by Tan-gun in 2333 BCObservances on October 3rd 2024
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
United Kingdom: National Poetry Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Poetry Day
International: Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish Holiday of Rosh Hashanah is generally known as the New Year' s Day of the Jewish calendar
USA: National Women-Owned Business Day
A day to recognize the achievements and progress made by women-owned businesses.October 2nd 2024 | Go to Today | October 4th 2024
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| General Information for October 3rd 2024 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 277 of 2024 | |
| 89 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1990 - German reunification. The German Democratic Republic ceases to exist and its territory becomes part of the Federal Republic of Germany. East German citizens became part of the European Community, which later became the European Union. Now celebrated as German Unity Day. | |
| 1952 - The United Kingdom successfully tests a nuclear weapon to become the world's third nuclear power. | |
| 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. |
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