Wednesday 5th October 2022 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Wednesday October 5th 2022 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 5th 2022

World Teachers Day 👩‍🏫

Education
International

World Teachers' Day has been celebrated every year on 5 October since 1994 with the aim of recognising the work and value of education professionals around the world.

National Pumpkin Seed Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pumpkin Seed Day

National Walk to School Day

Action
USA

Join kids and families around the globe to walk and bicycle to school on the first Wednesday in October to promote physical activity

Energy Efficiency Day

On Energy Efficiency Day - Save Money. Cut Carbon. Breathe Easier.

National Apple Betty Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Apple Betty Day

National Do Something Nice Day

Action
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Do Something Nice Day

National Get Funky Day

General
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Get Funky Day

National Rhode Island Day

Culture
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rhode Island Day

Durga Puja

International

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.

Thimphu Tshechu

Bhutan

Tshechu are annual religious Bhutanese festivals held in each district of Bhutan

Chinese National Day

China

The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

Francisco Morazan's Birthday

Honduras

Honours the President of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1830 to 1839.

Dussehra

India

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

Vijaya Dashami

India

Also known as Dashain or Tenth day of Navratri or Durgotsav, Vijaya Dashami commemorates the day that Durga appeared riding a lion to slay the Mahisasura.