Day Guide for Sunday October 4th 2026 What are the holidays on October 4th 2026?

This is our day guide for Sunday October 4th 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 4th 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.

Israel: Simchat Torah

Marks the end of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle.

Regional

Italy (regional): Feast of St. Petronius

Saint Petronius was bishop of Bologna during the fifth century. He is a patron saint of the city. Born of a noble Roman family, he became a convert to Christianity and then a priest

Italy: Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Marks the anniversary of the death of one of the Catholic Church's most venerated saints, St. Francis of Assisi, in 1228.

Lesotho: Independence Day

Basutoland gained its independence from Britain and became the Kingdom of Lesotho in 1966

Not a Public Holiday

Luxembourg: Father's Day

Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers and forefathers

Mozambique: Day of Peace and Reconciliation

Celebrates the signing of the General Peace Accord which ended the civil war in Mozambique in 1992.

Observances on October 4th 2026

Sweden: National Cinnamon Bun Day

National Cinnamon Bun Day is a fun and tasty holiday that celebrates one of Sweden's most beloved pastries.

USA: National Golf Lover’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Golf Lover’s Day

USA: National Taco Day

Get ready to fiesta on National Taco Day! On Oct 4, Indulge in the ultimate taco experience!

USA: National Vodka Day

Today it doesn't matter if you drink it neat or flavored, as long as you raise a glass to this popular East European classic.

International: World Animal Day

The mission of World Animal day is to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe.

Sweden: Cinnamon Roll Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Cinnamon Roll Day.

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General Information for October 4th 2026
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 277 of 2026
88 days left in 2026
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1992 - The Rome General Peace Accords ends a 16 year civil war in Mozambique.
1983 - Richard Noble sets a new land speed record of 633.468 miles per hour (1,019.468 km/h), driving Thrust 2 at the Black Rock Desert in Nevada.
1958 - Fifth Republic of France is established.
1824 - Mexico adopts a new constitution and becomes a federal republic.