This is our day guide for Friday October 1st 2027 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 1st 2027
International: Chinese National Day
The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.
Botswana: Botswana Day Holiday
Second Day of public holidays to mark Botswana's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966
Cambodia: Ancestors' Day Holiday
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
Cyprus: Cypriot Independence Day
Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960
Nigeria: Independence Day
This is the national day of Nigeria and is always celebrated on October 1st. It marks independence from British rule on 1 October 1960.
San Marino: Investiture of the Captains Regent
The two heads of state of the Republic of San Marino are elected every six months by the Grand and General Council, the country's legislative body
Tuvalu: Tuvalu Day
This two-day holiday commemorates Tuvalu becoming independent from the UK on this day in 1978.
Ukraine: Day of the Defender
Honours the courage of the defenders of Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity
Uzbekistan: Teacher's Day
A public holiday dedicated to honour the efforts of those who teach and educate in UzbekistanSeptember 30th 2027 | Go to Today | October 2nd 2027
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| General Information for October 1st 2027 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 274 of 2027 | |
| 91 days left in 2027 | |
| Week 39 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1975 - The Seychelles gain internal self-government. The Ellice Islands split from Gilbert Islands and take the name Tuvalu. | |
| 1969 - The Beatles' 11th and penultimate album Abbey Road is released in the USA. | |
| 1940 - The Pennsylvania Turnpike, often considered the first superhighway in the United States, opens to traffic. | |
| 1938 - Germany annexes the Sudetenland. |
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