At a Glance
October 1
Observances & Celebrations
Commemorative holidays, national days, religious feasts, and international traditions observed on this date.
FeaturedNational observance
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Cyprus from United Kingdom in 1960.
National observance
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Nigeria from United Kingdom in 1960.
National observance
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Palau from UN trust territory status in 1994.
Religious observance
Feast of Abai (Syriac Orthodox Church)
Religious observance
Feast of Bavo of Ghent
Religious observance
Feast of Blessed Edward James
Religious observance
Feast of Nicetius (Roman Catholic Church)
Italy
Religious observance
Feast of October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Religious observance
Feast of Protection/Patronage of the Theotokos (Eastern Catholic Churches)
Religious observance
Feast of Remigius
Religious observance
Feast of Thérèse of Lisieux
Observance
Armed Forces Day (South Korea)
South Korea
Observance
Beginning of the United States' Fiscal Year
United States
Observance
Children's Day (El Salvador, Guatemala, Sri Lanka)
Observance
Day of Prosecutors (Azerbaijan)
Observance
Ground Forces Day (Russia)
Russia