Day Guide for Thursday October 9th 2025 What are the holidays on October 9th 2025?

This is our day guide for Thursday October 9th 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 9th 2025

South Korea: Hangeul Day

Marks the proclamation of the Korean alphabet in 1446. Reinstated as a holiday in 2013

Not a Public Holiday

Spain (regional): Valencian Community Day

Valencia. Anniversary of King James I of Aragons capture of the city from the Moors in 1238

Uganda: Independence Day

Marks Independence from the United Kingdom in 1962

Observances on October 9th 2025

USA: National Leif Erikson Day

Leif Eriksson was the first known European to have set foot on continental North America, 500 years before Christopher Columbus.

USA: National Moldy Cheese Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Moldy Cheese Day

United Nations: World Post Day

Celebrated on 9 October every year to raise awareness among people about the role of the postal sector for people and businesses every day.

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 9th 2025
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 282 of 2025
83 days left in 2025
Week 41 of the year
On this Day in History
1970 - The Khmer Republic is proclaimed in Cambodia.
1942 - Statute of Westminster 1931 formalises Australian autonomy.
1888 - The Washington Monument officially opens to the general public.
1557 - Trujillo is founded in Venezuela.