This is our day guide for Monday October 5th 2026 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 2026

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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National Child Health Day

National Child Health Day

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National Consignment Day

National Consignment Day

National Consignment Day is held on the first Monday in October to address the wastage in the clothing industry.

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Deficit Day

Deficit Day

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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

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National Do Something Nice Day

National Do Something Nice Day

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National Get Funky Day

National Get Funky Day

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National Rhode Island Day

National Rhode Island Day

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World Habitat Day 

World Habitat Day 

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Public Holidays on October 5th 2026

Australia Labour Day

Australia Labour Day

Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day

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King's Birthday

King's Birthday

The King's Birthday holiday is a moveable feast celebrating the birthday of King Charles III.

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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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Peat Cutting Monday

Peat Cutting Monday

Peat was a traditional and invaluable source of energy that helped establish the settlement of the islands.

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Boun Ok Phansa

Boun Ok Phansa

Boun Ok Phansa is a mark of the end of three month retreat during the rainy season of the monks

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Day of Peace and Reconciliation

Day of Peace and Reconciliation

Celebrates the signing of the General Peace Accord which ended the civil war in Mozambique in 1992.

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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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Saint Lucia Thanksgiving Day

Saint Lucia Thanksgiving Day

A harvest festival to give thanks for the bounty from the island

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Cabrini Day

Cabrini Day

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini founded 67 institutions, including orphanages, schools, and hospitals in the Americas.

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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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