Day Guide for Wednesday October 1st 2025 What are the holidays on October 1st 2025?

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Holidays on October 1st 2025

International: Chinese National Day

The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

International: Maha Navami

Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga

International: Durga Puja

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.

Botswana: Botswana Day Holiday

Second Day of public holidays to mark Botswana's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966

Cyprus: Cypriot Independence Day

Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960

Honduras: Discovery of America Day

Honours the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas

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India (regional): Ayudha Puja

On Ayudha Puja, the ninth day of Navaratri, many common and seemingly mundane tools and implements are cleaned and worshipped.

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India (regional): Mahanavami

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

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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

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

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 Uzbekistan

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General Information for October 1st 2025
There are 14 public holidays today.
Day 274 of 2025
91 days left in 2025
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1994 - Palau gains independence from the United Nations (trusteeship administered by the United States of America).
1982 - Sony launches the first consumer compact disc player (model CDP-101).
1969 - The Beatles' 11th and penultimate album Abbey Road is released in the USA.
331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela.