This is our day guide for Wednesday October 1st 2025 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 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 AmericasRegional
India (regional): Ayudha Puja
On Ayudha Puja, the ninth day of Navaratri, many common and seemingly mundane tools and implements are cleaned and worshipped.Regional
India (regional): Mahanavami
The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and RavanaRegional
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 UzbekistanSeptember 30th 2025 | Go to Today | October 2nd 2025
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| General Information for October 1st 2025 | |
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| 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 | |
| 1982 - Sony launches the first consumer compact disc player (model CDP-101). | |
| 1936 - Francisco Franco is named head of the Nationalist government of Spain. | |
| 1890 - Yosemite National Park is established by the U.S. Congress. | |
| 1811 - The first steamboat to sail the Mississippi River arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana. |
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