Day Guide for Saturday October 5th 2024 What are the holidays on October 5th 2024?

This is our day guide for Saturday October 5th 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 5th 2024

Honduras: Francisco Morazan's Birthday

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

Kiribati: Education Day

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

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Governor of Sabah

Sabah only. This ceremonial date is observed on the last Saturday in May

Maldives: The Day Maldives Embraced Islam

According to legend, the Maldives was converted to Islam in the year 1153 AD

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 2024

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: Bookshop Day

A day to support independent bookshops on the first Saturday in October.

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General Information for October 5th 2024
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 279 of 2024
87 days left in 2024
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1955 - Disneyland Hotel opens to the public in Anaheim, California.
1910 - In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is declared.
1550 - Foundation of Concepción, city in Chile.
1143 - King Alfonso VII of León recognises Portugal as a Kingdom.