Day Guide for Monday October 5th 2026 What are the holidays on October 5th 2026?

This is our day guide for Monday October 5th 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 5th 2026

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Australia (regional): Labour Day

Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day

Regional

Australia (regional): King's Birthday

The King's Birthday holiday is a moveable feast celebrating the birthday of King Charles III.

China: Chinese National Day Holiday

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

Falkland Islands: Peat Cutting Monday

Peat was a traditional and invaluable source of energy that helped establish the settlement of the islands.

Kiribati: Education Day

A public holiday celebrated on World Teacher's Day, which was established in 1994

Mozambique: Day of Peace and Reconciliation (in lieu)

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

Portugal: Republic Day

Commemorates the establishment of a republican form of government in 1910

Saint Lucia: Thanksgiving Day

A harvest festival to give thanks for the bounty from the island

South Korea: National Foundation Day (in lieu)

Foundation Day marks the traditional founding of Korea by Tan-gun in 2333 BC

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USA (regional): Cabrini Day

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini founded 67 institutions, including orphanages, schools, and hospitals in the Americas.

Vanuatu: Constitution Day

Commemorates the signing of the Constitution of Vanuatu that took place on October 5th 1979

Observances on October 5th 2026

USA: National Child Health Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Child Health Day

USA: National Consignment Day

National Consignment Day is held on the first Monday in October to address the wastage in the clothing industry.

United Nations: World Habitat Day 

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

USA: Deficit Day

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USA: Energy Efficiency Day

On Energy Efficiency Day - Save Money. Cut Carbon. Breathe Easier.

USA: National Apple Betty Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Apple Betty Day

USA: National Do Something Nice Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Do Something Nice Day

USA: National Get Funky Day

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USA: National Rhode Island Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rhode Island Day

United Nations: World Teachers Day

World Teachers' Day has been celebrated every year on 5 October since 1994 with the aim of recognising the work and value of education professionals around the world.

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General Information for October 5th 2026
There are 11 public holidays today.
Day 278 of 2026
87 days left in 2026
Week 41 of the year
On this Day in History
1999 - 31 people lose their lives and more than 500 are injured in a London rail disaster when a three carriage diesel service travelling from London Paddington to Bedwyn and a high speed train travelling from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington collide on the Ladbroke Grove points crossing.
1970 - The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is founded.
1947 - The first televised White House address is given by U.S. President Harry S. Truman.
1915 - Bulgaria enters World War I as one of the Central Powers.