Day Guide for Sunday October 5th 2025 What are the holidays on October 5th 2025?

This is our day guide for Sunday October 5th 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 5th 2025

China: Chinese National Day Holiday

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

Regional

India (regional): Birthday of Nar Bahadur Bhandari

Marks the birthday of a former Chief Minister of Sikkim.

Not a Public Holiday

Luxembourg: Father's Day

Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers and forefathers

Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Thadingyut

The Festival of Lights marks the end of the perod of Buddhist lent

Nepal: Public Holiday

A public holiday has been declared in Nepal due to adverse weather conditions.

Portugal: Republic Day

Commemorates the establishment of a republican form of government in 1910

South Korea: Harvest Festival Holiday

Chuseok, the Harvest Moon Festival is one of Korea's most cherished holidays

Vanuatu: Constitution Day

Commemorates the signing of the Constitution of Vanuatu that took place on October 5th 1979

Observances on October 5th 2025

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.

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General Information for October 5th 2025
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 278 of 2025
87 days left in 2025
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1999 - 31 people lose their lives and more than 500 are injured in a London rail disaster when a three carriage diesel service travelling from London Paddington to Bedwyn and a high speed train travelling from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington collide on the Ladbroke Grove points crossing.
1973 - Signature of the European Patent Convention.
1969 - Monty Python's first episode is aired on British television.
1962 - The Beatles' first single 'Love me do' is released.