October Holidays 2023

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October Holidays Around The World

October Holidays Around The World 2024
Holidays In October Around The World 2024

In this definitive guide, you will have access to a complete and official list of October holidays 2023 around the world.

After completing the careful analysis of the national holiday calendars of all 193 countries recognized by the United Nations (UN), we found 72 public and religious holidays distributed in 41 countries.

In October 2023, we can celebrate exactly 62 national holidays and 10 religious holidays in different countries, these special days become great opportunities to plan culturally enriching trips!


Holidays in the First Half of October 2023

In the first half of October 2023 you will find exactly 41 public holidays with confirmed celebrations in 30 countries around the world.

See the complete list with the date of each special day and the respective countries:

Holiday Name Country Western Date Holidays in the First Half of October 2023
  • National Day
    China China Sun, October 1st
  • National Day of the People's Republic of China
    Hong Kong Hong Kong Sun, October 1st
  • National Day
    Nigeria Nigeria Sun, October 1st
  • Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
    India India Mon, October 2nd
  • National Day Golden Week Holiday
    China China Mon, October 2nd
  • National Day of the People's Republic of China observed
    Hong Kong Hong Kong Mon, October 2nd
  • Day off for Chuseok Holiday
    South Korea South Korea Mon, October 2nd
  • The Prophet's Birthday Holiday
    Fiji Fiji Mon, October 2nd
  • National Day Golden Week Holiday
    China China Tue, October 3rd
  • Day of German Unity
    Germany Germany Tue, October 3rd
  • National Foundation Day
    South Korea South Korea Tue, October 3rd
  • Morazan's Day
    Honduras Honduras Tue, October 3rd
  • Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq
    Iran Iran Tue, October 3rd
  • National Day Golden Week Holiday
    China China Wed, October 4th
  • Republic Day
    Portugal Portugal Thu, October 5th
  • National Day Golden Week Holiday
    China China Thu, October 5th
  • Armed Forces Day
    Egypt Egypt Fri, October 6th
  • National Day Golden Week Holiday
    China China Fri, October 6th
  • October Liberation Day
    Syria Syria Fri, October 6th
  • National Day Golden Week Holiday
    China China Sat, October 7th
  • Shemini Atzeret (Simchat Torah)
    Israel Israel Sat, October 7th
  • Battle of Angamos
    Peru Peru Sun, October 8th
  • Columbus Day
    United States United States Mon, October 9th
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Canada Canada Mon, October 9th
  • Sports Day
    Japan Japan Mon, October 9th
  • Day of the Discovery of Two Worlds
    Chile Chile Mon, October 9th
  • Hangeul Proclamation Day
    South Korea South Korea Mon, October 9th
  • Independence of Guayaquil
    Ecuador Ecuador Mon, October 9th
  • National Heroes' Day
    Bahamas Bahamas Mon, October 9th
  • Independence Day
    Uganda Uganda Mon, October 9th
  • Huduma Day
    Kenya Kenya Tue, October 10th
  • Fiji Day
    Fiji Fiji Tue, October 10th
  • Hispanic Day
    Spain Spain Thu, October 12th
  • Our Lady of Aparecida (Children's Day)
    Brazil Brazil Thu, October 12th
  • Dia de La Raza
    Guatemala Guatemala Thu, October 12th
  • Columbus Day
    Honduras Honduras Thu, October 12th
  • Indigenous Resistance's Day
    Venezuela Venezuela Thu, October 12th
  • Bridge Public Holiday
    Argentina Argentina Fri, October 13th
  • Anniversary of the Death of King Bhumibol
    Thailand Thailand Fri, October 13th
  • Day of Defenders and Defenders of Ukraine
    Ukraine Ukraine Sat, October 14th
  • Liberation Day
    Yemen Yemen Sat, October 14th

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Holidays in the Second Half of October 2023

In the second half of October 2023 you will find exactly 21 public holidays with confirmed celebrations in 20 countries around the world.

See the complete list with the date of each special day and the respective countries:

Holiday Name Country Western Date Holidays in the Second Half of October 2023
  • Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity
    Argentina Argentina Mon, October 16th
  • Columbus Day
    Colombia Colombia Mon, October 16th
  • National Heroes' Day
    Jamaica Jamaica Mon, October 16th
  • Dessalines Day
    Haiti Haiti Tue, October 17th
  • Prayer Day
    Zambia Zambia Wed, October 18th
  • Revolution of 1944
    Guatemala Guatemala Fri, October 20th
  • Mashujaa Day
    Kenya Kenya Fri, October 20th
  • Army Day
    Honduras Honduras Sat, October 21th
  • Chung Yeung Festival
    Hong Kong Hong Kong Mon, October 23th
  • Chulalongkorn Day
    Thailand Thailand Mon, October 23th
  • Labour Day
    New Zealand New Zealand Mon, October 23th
  • 1956 Revolution Memorial Day
    Hungary Hungary Mon, October 23th
  • Dussehra
    India India Tue, October 24th
  • Independence Day
    Zambia Zambia Tue, October 24th
  • Republic Day
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Wed, October 25th
  • National Day
    Austria Austria Thu, October 26th
  • Reformation Day
    Chile Chile Fri, October 27th
  • Public Service Holiday
    Brazil Brazil Sat, October 28th
  • The Ochi Day
    Greece Greece Sat, October 28th
  • Republic Day
    Turkey Turkey Sun, October 29th
  • October Bank Holiday
    Ireland Ireland Mon, October 30th
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National Holidays In October 2023

National Holidays In October 2023
Holidays In October 2023

Looking For Some Country To Visit During Local Holidays?

There are countries that are best visited during local holidays, when they provide unique experiences to enrich your cultural background and cannot be experienced at any other time of the year!

To make planning your next trip easier, we've listed all countries that have national holidays in October 2023 in the following regions or continents:

In Americas

In October 2023, you will find exactly 20 national holidays with confirmed celebrations in 14 countries in the Americas (North and South America).

In Europe

In October 2023, you will find exactly 9 national holidays with confirmed celebrations in 9 countries across Europe.

In Asia-Pacific

In October 2023, you will find exactly 26 national holidays with confirmed celebrations in 13 countries across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

In Africa

In October 2023, you will find exactly 7 national holidays with confirmed celebrations in 5 African countries.

Key Facts To Know!

Have You Already Planned To Buy Everything You Will Need To Use On Your Cultural Trip?

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Access our directory of opening hours for stores find out the location and opening hours of commercial establishments on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays or special days.

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October 2023 Religious Holidays

October 2023 Religious Holidays
October Religious Holidays 2023

Do You Want To Plan A Pilgrimage Trip To The Holy Places?

Embark on a transformative spiritual journey as you visit holy sites and engage in rituals that have been practiced for centuries by believers in each religion.

In October 2023, we can celebrate exactly 10 religious holidays in different countries around the world.

You can plan your pilgrimage trip to holy places during the following religious holidays:

Holiday Name Type Western Date Religious Holidays in October 2023
  • All Hallows Eve
    Christian Christian Tue, October 31st
  • Mahalaya Amavasya
    Hindu Hindu Fri, October 13th
  • Navaratri begins
    Hindu Hindu Sun, October 15th
  • Navaratri ends (Maha Navami)
    Hindu Hindu Mon, October 23th
  • Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
    Hindu Hindu Tue, October 24th
  • Sharad Purnima
    Hindu Hindu Sat, October 28th
  • Shemini Atzeret
    Jewish Jewish Fri, October 6th
  • Simchat Torah
    Jewish Jewish Sat, October 7th
  • Rabi' ath-Thani starts
    Muslim Muslim Mon, October 16th
  • Birth of the Guru Granth
    Sikh Sikh Fri, October 20th

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Celebrating Holidays In October 2023

Celebrating Holidays In October 2023
Celebrating October 2023 Holidays

Whether you celebrate these special days with family, friends or quietly at home, we recommend that you slow down a bit and take some time to reflect deeply.

Try to remember only the good times of past celebrations and how much they mean to you and the people you love (even when some important people are gone and missed forever).

It's never too late to go back to celebrating days like this with those who care about you, understand that life is a breath and it goes by too fast.

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