Day Guide for Monday October 19th 2026 What are the holidays on October 19th 2026?

This is our day guide for Monday October 19th 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 19th 2026

International: Chung Yeung Festival

The festival, otherwise known as Autumn Remembrance, has been celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth moon for millennia

International: Maha Navami

Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga

British Virgin Islands: Heroes and Foreparents Day

This public holiday replaces St. Ursula's Day, It recognises the outstanding contributions of Virgin Islanders, in shaping their unique history and identity.

Grenada: National Heroes Day

Commemorates the killings of former prime minister Maurice Bishop and several members of his cabinet in 1983.

Regional

India (regional): Durga Ashtami

Durgastami or Mahastami is the eighth day of the Durga Puja festival

Regional

India (regional): Mahanavami

The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana

Regional

India (regional): Ayudha Puja

On Ayudha Puja, the ninth day of Navaratri, many common and seemingly mundane tools and implements are cleaned and worshipped.

Jamaica: National Heroes' Day

Celebrated on the Third Monday in October. Commemorates seven national heroes from Jamaican history.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Alaska Day

Marks the official transfer of Alaska from Russia to USA on October 18th 1867

Zambia: National Prayer Day (in lieu)

Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015

Observances on October 19th 2026

USA: National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day

USA: National Kentucky Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Kentucky Day

USA: National LGBT Center Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National LGBT Center Awareness Day

USA: National Seafood Bisque Day

A day to enjoy a luxurious seafood soup that is rich in flavour, yet low in calories.

International: International Gin and Tonic Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Gin and Tonic Day.

International: International Breast Cancer Day

International Breast Cancer Day aims to raise awareness and promote woman´s access to timely and effective controls, diagnoses and treatments.

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General Information for October 19th 2026
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 292 of 2026
73 days left in 2026
Week 43 of the year
On this Day in History
1950 – Iran becomes the first country to accept technical assistance from the United States under the Point Four Program.
1950 - The People's Republic of China joins the Korean War by sending thousands of troops across the Yalu river to fight United Nations forces.
1386 – The Universität Heidelberg held its first lecture, making it the oldest German university.
1216 - King John of England dies at Newark-on-Trent and is succeeded by his nine-year-old son Henry.