Day Guide for Wednesday October 21st 2026 What are the holidays on October 21st 2026?

This is our day guide for Wednesday October 21st 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 21st 2026

International: 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.

International: Subha Vijaya Dashami

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

Burundi: President Ndadaye's Day

Marks the assassination of a Burundian intellectual and politician in 1993

Not a Public Holiday

Serbia: Remembrance Day

National World War II Victims Remembrance Day

Observances on October 21st 2026

USA: Medical Assistants Recognition Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Medical Assistants Recognition Day

USA: BRA Day USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day

USA: Hagfish Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Hagfish Day

USA: Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce

United Kingdom: Apple Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Apple Day

International: Back to the Future Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Back to the Future Day

USA: National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day is a day to celebrate the delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and pumpkin spice.

USA: National Reptile Awareness Day

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

International: World Energy Saving Day

World Energy Saving Day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of reducing energy consumption and using renewable sources to protect the environment and climate.

United Kingdom: National Honey Day

Celebrate national honey day by savoring local honey, supporting ethical beekeepers, and learning about the importance of authenticity in every jar.

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General Information for October 21st 2026
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 294 of 2026
71 days left in 2026
Week 43 of the year
On this Day in History
1983 – The metre is defined at the seventeenth General Conference on Weights and Measures as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
1805 - Admiral Nelson defeats the French and Spanish fleets in the Battle of Trafalgar.
1520 - Ferdinand Magellan discovers a strait now known as Strait of Magellan.
1097 - First Crusade: Crusaders led by Godfrey of Bouillon, Bohemund of Taranto, and Raymond IV of Toulouse, begin the Siege of Antioch.