Day Guide for Saturday October 10th 2026 What are the holidays on October 10th 2026?

This is our day guide for Saturday October 10th 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 10th 2026

Cambodia: Ancestors' Day

Pchum Ben, also known as Ancestors' Day, is a Cambodian religious festival which culminates on the 15th day of the tenth month in the Khmer calendar, marking the end of the Buddhist lent

Cuba: Independence Day

Marks the date in 1868, that Carlos Manuel de Céspedes made his famous "Grito de Yara", the battle cry and declaration that launched the uprising for Cuban Independence.

Curaçao: Curaçao Day

Curaçao Day is a public holiday in Curaçao that marks the island's anniversary of becoming a country within the Dutch kingdom on October 10th 2010.

Fiji: Fiji Day

Fiji became an independent sovereign state on 10 October 1970 when its colonial status was removed

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India (regional): Mahalaya

Marks the first day of the festival of Durga Puja

Kenya: Mazingira Day

A day for all Kenyans to participate in environment conservation activities.

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Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak

The birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a regional public holiday in Malaysia on the second Saturday in October.

North Korea: Party Foundation Day

Foundation of the Worker's Party of Korea

Suriname: Maroons Day

A day to honour Maroons, escaped Africans slaves who mixed with the indigenous peoples of the Americas

Taiwan: National Day

Celebrates the start of the Wuchang Uprising of October 10, 1911

Observances on October 10th 2026

USA: National Chess Day

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USA: National Costume Swap Day

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USA: National Motorcycle Ride Day

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United Kingdom: National Album Day

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Finland: Day of Finnish literature

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USA: National Angel Food Cake Day

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USA: National Cake Decorating Day

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USA: National Handbag Day

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United Nations: World Mental Health Day

The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on October 10th every year.

United Kingdom: World Porridge Day

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USA: National Hug a Drummer Day

Beat the drum today for this holidays that celebrates the oldest musical instrument.

International: World Homeless Day

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General Information for October 10th 2026
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 283 of 2026
82 days left in 2026
Week 41 of the year
On this Day in History
1971 - Sold, dismantled and moved to the United States, London Bridge reopens in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
1964 - The opening ceremony of the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, is broadcast live in the first Olympic telecast relayed by geostationary communication satellite.
1871 - The Great Chicago Fire: Chicago burns after a barn accident. The fire lasts from October 8 to October 10.
1471 - Battle of Brunkeberg in Stockholm: Sten Sture the Elder, the Regent of Sweden, with the help of farmers and miners, repels an attack by King Christian I of Denmark.