At a Glance
October 20
Observances & Celebrations
Commemorative holidays, national days, religious feasts, and international traditions observed on this date.
FeaturedNational observance
Revolution Day (Guatemala), one of the two Patriotic Days (Guatemala)
Religious observance
Christian feast days: Acca of Hexham
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Christian feast days: Aderald
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Christian feast days: Artemius
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Christian feast days: Caprasius of Agen
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Christian feast days: Hedwig (in Canada, moved from Oct. 16)
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Christian feast days: Irene of Tomar
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Christian feast days: Magdalene of Nagasaki
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Christian feast days: Margaret Marie Alacoque (in Canada, moved from Oct. 16)
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Christian feast days: Maria Bertilla Boscardin
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Christian feast days: Mater Admirabilis
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Christian feast days: October 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Christian feast days: Paul of the Cross (in USA, moved from Oct. 19)
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Arbor Day (Czech Republic)
Czech Republic
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Heroes' Day (Kenya)
Kenya
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Vietnamese Women's Day (Vietnam)
Vietnam