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 1960Public sector only
Iraq: Sovereignty Days
A four-day holiday in state institutions from September 30th 2026 to mark the completion of the US-led Coalition’s military withdrawal.
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 UzbekistanSeptember 30th 2026 | Go to Today | October 2nd 2026
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| General Information for October 1st 2026 | |
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| 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 | |
| 1969 - The Beatles' 11th and penultimate album Abbey Road is released in the USA. | |
| 1940 - The Pennsylvania Turnpike, often considered the first superhighway in the United States, opens to traffic. | |
| 1936 - Francisco Franco is named head of the Nationalist government of Spain. | |
| 1843 - The News of the World tabloid begins publication in London. |
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