Day Guide for Friday October 23rd 2026 What are the holidays on October 23rd 2026?

This is our day guide for Friday October 23rd 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 23rd 2026

Hungary: Republic Day

The day of the 1956 uprising against the Soviet Union and the proclamation of the Third Hungarian Republic in 1989.

Libya: Liberation Day

Day of Liberation from Gaddafi's Jamahiriya declared on 23 October 2011.

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New Zealand (regional): Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day

Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day is held on the Friday before Labour Day.

North Macedonia: Day of the Macedonian Revolution

Marks the establishment of the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization (IMRO) in 1893

Thailand: Chulalongkorn Day

Commemorates one of Thailand's most revered kings, King Chulalongkorn

Observances on October 23rd 2026

United Kingdom: Global Champagne Day

Don't wait until New Year's Eve - clink your glasses today for Global Champagne Day

USA: iPod Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of iPod Day

USA: National Boston Cream Pie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Boston Cream Pie Day

USA: National Mole Day

October 23, denoted 10/23 in the US, is recognized by some as Mole Day. It is an informal holiday in honor of the unit among chemists.

USA: National TV Talk Show Host Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National TV Talk Show Host Day

USA: Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day

USA: National Horror Movie Day

National Horror Movie Day is more than just a day to watch scary movies; it’s a celebration of the artistry and creativity that go into making horror films.

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General Information for October 23rd 2026
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 296 of 2026
69 days left in 2026
Week 43 of the year
On this Day in History
1989 – The Hungarian Republic is officially declared by president Mátyás Szűrös, replacing the communist Hungarian People's Republic.
1956 – Thousands of Hungarians protest against the government and Soviet occupation. (The Hungarian Revolution is crushed on November 4).
1295 – The first treaty forming the Auld Alliance between Scotland and France against England is signed in Paris.
1086 – At the Battle of az-Zallaqah, the army of Yusuf ibn Tashfin defeats the forces of Castilian King Alfonso VI.