This is our day guide for Thursday October 5th 2023 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 2023

World Teachers Day

World Teachers Day 👩‍🏫

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.

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Energy Efficiency Day

Energy Efficiency Day

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

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National Apple Betty Day

National Apple Betty Day

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

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National Do Something Nice Day

National Do Something Nice Day

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

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National Get Funky Day

National Get Funky Day

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

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National Rhode Island Day

National Rhode Island Day

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

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National Women-Owned Business Day

National Women-Owned Business Day

A day to recognize the achievements and progress made by women-owned businesses.

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National Poetry Day

National Poetry Day

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

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Public Holidays on October 5th 2023

Chinese National Day

Chinese National Day

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

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Egypt Armed Forces Day

Egypt Armed Forces Day

Celebrates Egypt's victory in the October War of 1973

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Francisco Morazan's Birthday

Francisco Morazan's Birthday

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

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Birthday of Nar Bahadur Bhandari

Birthday of Nar Bahadur Bhandari

Marks the birthday of a former Chief Minister of Sikkim.

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Education Day

Education Day

A public holiday celebrated on World Teacher's Day, which was established in 1994

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Portugal Republic Day

Portugal Republic Day

Commemorates the establishment of a republican form of government in 1910

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Vanuatu Constitution Day

Vanuatu Constitution Day

Commemorates the signing of the Constitution of Vanuatu that took place on October 5th 1979

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