Tuesday 1st October 2024 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Tuesday October 1st 2024 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 1st 2024

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Health
International

Every October, people all over the world show their support for people affected by breast cancer.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month

General
International

Find out the dates, history and background to National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Día del Pasillo Ecuatoriano

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Día del Pasillo Ecuatoriano

International Raccoon Appreciation Day 🦝

They aren't good pets, but also, they aren't total pests. Let's take a day to celebrate these adorable rascals.

International Coffee Day ☕

International Coffee Day is observed on October 1st each year to celebrate and promote the global love and appreciation for coffee.

World Ballet Day 🩰

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Ballet Day.

Global Diversity Awareness Month

Diversity Awareness Month is all about opening dialogues that foster an appreciation of the differences that separate us as well as the similarities that unite us.

World Postcard Day

Find out the dates, history and background of World Postcard Day

Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day celebrates the bravery and dedication of South Korea's armed forces on armed forces day, a historic event that honors their service and sacrifices since 1950.

Fire Pup Day

Firepup is a friendly Dalmatian cartoon character, who makes learning about fire and burn prevention and life safety issues, fun, entertaining, and non-threatening.

National Hair Day

General
USA

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

National Homemade Cookies Day 🍪

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Homemade Cookies Day

National Pizza Month

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pizza Month

Polish American Heritage Month

Find out the dates, history and background to Polish American Heritage Month

Disability Employment Awareness Month

Diversity Awareness Month is all about opening dialogues that foster an appreciation of the differences that separate us as well as the similarities that unite us.

National Dental Hygiene Month

Health
USA

Highlights the importance of promoting a healthy dental lifestyle at an early age.

LGBT History Month

An annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.

National Book Month 📚

National Book Month is a national holiday to raise awareness of the importance of reading, writing and literature.

Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month

In October, we Celebrate the Rich Tapestry of Italian-American Contributions.

National Seafood Month 🦐

Food
USA

Celebrate National Seafood Month this October and discover a sea of flavors, health benefits, and sustainability. Get hooked on the finest seafood traditions, recipes, and more!

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 💻

Science
USA

Join Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October to learn how you can protect your digital life with simple yet powerful security practices.

World Vegetarian Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Vegetarian Day

Black History Month

October is Black History Month in UK

Unblocktober

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Unblocktober.

Porktober 🐖

Put a bit of Pork on your Fork! Porktober is a month-long campaign to celebrate the quality, versatility and affordability of pork, in support of British pig farmers.

National Vegetarian Week 🍅

National Vegetarian Week is part of a movement toward a healthier, more sustainable, and compassionate lifestyle.

International Day of Older Persons

Raising awareness of the impact of an ageing population and the need to ensure people can grow old with dignity.

Chinese National Day

International

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

Botswana Day Holiday

Botswana

Second Day of public holidays to mark Botswana's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966

Ancestors' Day

Cambodia

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

Cypriot Independence Day

Cyprus

Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960

Semana Morazánica

Honduras

Three public holidays in October are combined to create a long break at the start of October

Change of Federal Government Mexico

Mexico

A mandated Federal Holiday that takes place every six years to mark the new president taking office

Nigeria Independence Day

Nigeria

This is the national day of Nigeria and is always celebrated on October 1st. It marks independence from British rule on 1 October 1960.

Investiture of the Captains Regent

San Marino

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

Armed Forces Day

South Korea

Armed Forces Day celebrates the bravery and dedication of South Korea's armed forces on armed forces day, a historic event that honors their service and sacrifices since 1950.