This is our day guide for Friday October 9th 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 9th 2026
Ecuador: Independence of Guayaquil
Guayaquil declared independence from Spain in 1820, a key victory for the Ecuadorian War of Independence
Egypt: Armed Forces Day
Celebrates Egypt's victory in the October War of 1973
Honduras: Semana Morazánica
A day to honour the armed forces of Honduras
South Korea: Hangeul Day
Marks the proclamation of the Korean alphabet in 1446. Reinstated as a holiday in 2013Not a Public Holiday
Spain (regional): Valencian Community Day
Valencia. Anniversary of King James I of Aragons capture of the city from the Moors in 1238
Taiwan: National Day (in lieu)
As National Day falls on a Saturday, the preceding day will be a public holiday.
Uganda: Independence Day
Marks Independence from the United Kingdom in 1962October 8th 2026 | Go to Today | October 10th 2026
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| General Information for October 9th 2026 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 282 of 2026 | |
| 83 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 41 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1981 - Abolition of capital punishment in France. | |
| 1980 - Pope John Paul II shakes hands with the Dalai Lama during a private audience in Vatican City. | |
| 1824 - Slavery is abolished in Costa Rica. | |
| 1804 - Hobart, capital of Tasmania, is founded. |
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