Day Guide for Tuesday October 21st 2025 What are the holidays on October 21st 2025?

This is our day guide for Tuesday October 21st 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 21st 2025

International: Deepavali

Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness

Burundi: President Ndadaye's Day

Marks the assassination of a Burundian intellectual and politician in 1993

Regional

India (regional): Laxmi Puja (Deepawali)

The third day of Tihar is when Lakshmi the goddess of wealth is worshipped

Regional

India (regional): Govardhan Puja

A day after Diwali in the month of Kartik. Celebrated by Hindus as the day Lord Krishna defeated the God Indra

Not a Public Holiday

Serbia: Remembrance Day

National World War II Victims Remembrance Day

Observances on October 21st 2025

USA: National Pharmacy Technician Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pharmacy Technician Day

USA: Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity

United Kingdom: Apple Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Apple Day

International: Back to the Future Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Back to the Future Day

USA: National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day is a day to celebrate the delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and pumpkin spice.

USA: National Reptile Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Reptile Awareness Day

International: World Energy Saving Day

World Energy Saving Day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of reducing energy consumption and using renewable sources to protect the environment and climate.

United Kingdom: National Honey Day

Celebrate national honey day by savoring local honey, supporting ethical beekeepers, and learning about the importance of authenticity in every jar.

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General Information for October 21st 2025
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 294 of 2025
71 days left in 2025
Week 43 of the year
On this Day in History
1983 – The metre is defined at the seventeenth General Conference on Weights and Measures as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
1969 – A coup d'état in Somalia brings Siad Barre to power and establishes a socialist republic in Somalia.
1805 - Admiral Nelson defeats the French and Spanish fleets in the Battle of Trafalgar.
1520 - Ferdinand Magellan discovers a strait now known as Strait of Magellan.