Day Guide for Tuesday October 20th 2026 What are the holidays on October 20th 2026?

This is our day guide for Tuesday October 20th 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 20th 2026

International: Navami of Durga Puja

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

Guatemala: Revolution Day

In 1944, university students and military leaders aligned to overthrow the dictator Jorge Ubico

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India (regional): Mahanavami

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

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India (regional): Ayudha Puja

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

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India (regional): Dussehra

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

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India (regional): Durga Puja

Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves worship of Goddess Durga symbolising power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.

Kenya: Mashujaa Day

October 20th honours all those who contributed towards the struggle for independence

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General Information for October 20th 2026
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 293 of 2026
72 days left in 2026
Week 43 of the year
On this Day in History
1970 - Siad Barre declares Somalia a socialist state.
1968 - Former US first lady Jacqueline Kennedy marries Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis.
1962 – People's Republic of China launches simultaneous offensives in Ladakh and across the McMahon Line, igniting the Sino-Indian War.
1947 – United States of America and Islamic Republic of Pakistan establish diplomatic relations for the first time.