Tuesday 5th October 2021 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Tuesday October 5th 2021 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 2021

World Teachers Day 👩‍🏫

Education
International

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.

National Pumpkin Seed Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pumpkin Seed Day

National Walk to School Day

Action
USA

Join kids and families around the globe to walk and bicycle to school on the first Wednesday in October to promote physical activity

National Apple Betty Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Apple Betty Day

National Do Something Nice Day

Action
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Do Something Nice Day

National Get Funky Day

General
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Get Funky Day

National Rhode Island Day

Culture
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rhode Island Day

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