This is our day guide for Saturday October 9th 2021 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?

Observances on October 9th 2021

Astronomy Day

Astronomy Day 🌑

This day happens twice a year, giving us twice the chance to explore the wonders of the night sky.

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National Leif Erikson Day

National Leif Erikson Day

Leif Eriksson was the first known European to have set foot on continental North America, 500 years before Christopher Columbus.

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National Moldy Cheese Day

National Moldy Cheese Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Moldy Cheese Day

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National Chess Day

National Chess Day

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

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National Costume Swap Day

National Costume Swap Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Costume Swap Day

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National Motorcycle Ride Day

National Motorcycle Ride Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Motorcycle Ride Day

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Clergy Appreciation Day

Clergy Appreciation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Clergy Appreciation Day (or Pastor Appreciation Day or Ministry Appreciation Day)

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World Post Day

World Post Day 📭

Celebrated on 9 October every year to raise awareness among people about the role of the postal sector for people and businesses every day.

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World Migratory Bird Day

World Migratory Bird Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Migratory Bird Day

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Public Holidays on October 9th 2021

Independence of Guayaquil

Independence of Guayaquil

Guayaquil declared independence from Spain in 1820, a key victory for the Ecuadorian War of Independence

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Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak

Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak

The birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a regional public holiday in Malaysia on the second Saturday in October.

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Abolition Day

Abolition Day

Slavery was finally abolished in all French possessions on May 28th 1848

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Hangeul Day

Hangeul Day

Marks the proclamation of the Korean alphabet in 1446. Reinstated as a holiday in 2013

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Uganda Independence Day

Uganda Independence Day

Marks Independence from the United Kingdom in 1962

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