Day Guide for Thursday October 10th 2024 What are the holidays on October 10th 2024?

This is our day guide for Thursday October 10th 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 10th 2024

Bangladesh: Durga Puja Holiday

Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves worship of Goddess Durga symbolising power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.

Cuba: Independence Day

Marks the date in 1868, that Carlos Manuel de Céspedes made his famous "Grito de Yara", the battle cry and declaration that launched the uprising for Cuban Independence.

Curaçao: Curaçao Day

Curaçao Day is a public holiday in Curaçao that marks the island's anniversary of becoming a country within the Dutch kingdom on October 10th 2010.

Fiji: Fiji Day

Fiji became an independent sovereign state on 10 October 1970 when its colonial status was removed

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India (regional): Maha Saptami

Assam, Odisha, West Bengal. On the seventh day of Durga Puja, the goddess started her battle against Mahishasura.

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India (regional): Durgastami

Durgastami or Mahastami is the eighth day of the Durga Puja festival

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India (regional): Dussehra

The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana

Kenya: Mazingira Day

A day for all Kenyans to participate in environment conservation activities.

Nepal: Phulpati

A major celebration that takes place on the seventh day of Bada Dashain festival, also called Saptami.

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Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

Public holiday in Plateau for voting in the local government polls.

North Korea: Party Foundation Day

Foundation of the Worker's Party of Korea

Suriname: Maroons Day

A day to honour Maroons, escaped Africans slaves who mixed with the indigenous peoples of the Americas

Taiwan: National Day

Celebrates the start of the Wuchang Uprising of October 10, 1911

Observances on October 10th 2024

Finland: Day of Finnish literature

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of Finnish literature

USA: National Angel Food Cake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Angel Food Cake Day

USA: National Cake Decorating Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cake Decorating Day

USA: National Handbag Day

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

United Nations: World Mental Health Day

The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on October 10th every year.

United Kingdom: World Porridge Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Porridge Day

USA: National Hug a Drummer Day

Beat the drum today for this holidays that celebrates the oldest musical instrument.

International: World Homeless Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Homeless Day.

International: Astronomy Day

This day happens twice a year, giving us twice the chance to explore the wonders of the night sky.

International: World Sight Day

Join the global movement on World Sight Day to raise awareness about eye health and vision impairment, advocating for accessible eye care worldwide.

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General Information for October 10th 2024
There are 13 public holidays today.
Day 284 of 2024
82 days left in 2024
Week 41 of the year
On this Day in History
2010 - The Netherlands Antilles are dissolved as a country.
1975 - Papua New Guinea joins the United Nations.
1971 - Sold, dismantled and moved to the United States, London Bridge reopens in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
1964 - The opening ceremony of the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, is broadcast live in the first Olympic telecast relayed by geostationary communication satellite.