Day Guide for Thursday October 1st 2026 What are the holidays on October 1st 2026?

This is our day guide for Thursday October 1st 2026 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 2026

International: Chinese National Day

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

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

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 2026
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 274 of 2026
91 days left in 2026
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1979 - The United States returns sovereignty of the Panama canal to Panama.
1961 - East and West Cameroon merge to form the Federal Republic of Cameroon.
1800 - Spain cedes Louisiana to France via the Treaty of San Ildefonso.
331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela.