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

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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

Honduras: Francisco Morazan's Birthday

Honours the President of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1830 to 1839.

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

Observances on October 1st 2026

United Kingdom: National Poetry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Poetry Day

USA: National Women-Owned Business Day

A day to recognize the achievements and progress made by women-owned businesses.

United Kingdom: National Vegetarian Week

National Vegetarian Week is part of a movement toward a healthier, more sustainable, and compassionate lifestyle.

Ecuador: Día del Pasillo Ecuatoriano

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Día del Pasillo Ecuatoriano

USA: Fire Pup Day

Firepup is a friendly Dalmatian cartoon character, who makes learning about fire and burn prevention and life safety issues, fun, entertaining, and non-threatening.

United Nations: International Day of Older Persons 

Raising awareness of the impact of an ageing population and the need to ensure people can grow old with dignity.

USA: National Hair Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hair Day

USA: National Homemade Cookies Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Homemade Cookies Day

United Kingdom: World Vegetarian Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Vegetarian Day

United Kingdom: Black History Month

October is Black History Month in UK

USA: National Pizza Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pizza Month

USA: Polish American Heritage Month

Find out the dates, history and background to Polish American Heritage Month

USA: Disability Employment Awareness Month

Diversity Awareness Month is all about opening dialogues that foster an appreciation of the differences that separate us as well as the similarities that unite us.

USA: National Dental Hygiene Month

Highlights the importance of promoting a healthy dental lifestyle at an early age.

International: International Raccoon Appreciation Day

They aren't good pets, but also, they aren't total pests. Let's take a day to celebrate these adorable rascals.

USA: LGBT History Month

An annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.

United Kingdom: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Every October, people all over the world show their support for people affected by breast cancer.

United Kingdom: Unblocktober

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Unblocktober.

International: International Coffee Day

International Coffee Day is observed on October 1st each year to celebrate and promote the global love and appreciation for coffee.

USA: National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Find out the dates, history and background to National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

International: Global Diversity Awareness Month

Diversity Awareness Month is all about opening dialogues that foster an appreciation of the differences that separate us as well as the similarities that unite us.

USA: National Book Month

National Book Month is a national holiday to raise awareness of the importance of reading, writing and literature.

International: World Postcard Day

Find out the dates, history and background of World Postcard Day

USA: Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month

In October, we Celebrate the Rich Tapestry of Italian-American Contributions.

USA: National Seafood Month

Celebrate National Seafood Month this October and discover a sea of flavors, health benefits, and sustainability. Get hooked on the finest seafood traditions, recipes, and more!

United Kingdom: Porktober

Put a bit of Pork on your Fork! Porktober is a month-long campaign to celebrate the quality, versatility and affordability of pork, in support of British pig farmers.

South Korea: Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day celebrates the bravery and dedication of South Korea's armed forces on armed forces day, a historic event that honors their service and sacrifices since 1950.

USA: Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Join Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October to learn how you can protect your digital life with simple yet powerful security practices.

USA: National Wedding Industry Appreciation Day

In September 2025, both chambers of Celebrating 350,000 Vendors Who Make 2 Million U.S. Weddings Possible Each Year

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General Information for October 1st 2026
There are 9 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.
1971 - Walt Disney World opens near Orlando, Florida, United States.
1936 - Francisco Franco is named head of the Nationalist government of Spain.
1908 - The first Ford Model T rolls off the production line and starts off a new way of mass-producing cars that would make motoring affordable to the general public.