This is our day guide for Saturday October 3rd 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 3rd 2026
China: Chinese National Day Holiday
The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.
Germany: German Unity Day
This is Germany's National Day. It marks the reunification of Germany that took place on 3 October 1990
Iraq: Independence Day
Iraq's National Day celebrates and marks the independence of Iraq and the end of the British mandate on October 3rd 1932.
Israel: Simchat Torah
Marks the end of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle.
South Korea: National Foundation Day
Foundation Day marks the traditional founding of Korea by Tan-gun in 2333 BCOctober 2nd 2026 | Go to Today | October 4th 2026
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| General Information for October 3rd 2026 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 276 of 2026 | |
| 89 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1981 - The hunger strike by Provisional Irish Republican Army and Irish National Liberation Army prisoners at the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland ends after seven months and ten deaths. | |
| 1952 - The United Kingdom successfully tests a nuclear weapon to become the world's third nuclear power. | |
| 1949 - WERD, the 1st black-owned radio station in the United States, opens in Atlanta, Georgia. | |
| 610 - Future Emperor Heraclius and his fleet arrive at Byzantium. |
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