Monday 9th October 2023 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Monday October 9th 2023 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 9th 2023

National Leif Erikson Day

People
USA

Leif Eriksson was the first known European to have set foot on continental North America, 500 years before Christopher Columbus.

National Moldy Cheese Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Moldy Cheese Day

National Kick Butts Day

Health
USA

Kick Butts Day involves more than 1,000 events in schools and communities across the United States and even around the world.

Native American Day

Native American Day is a good reminder to reflect on, and learn more about, the important contributions of Native American people.

National Kick Butt Day

Action
USA

Hey, it's the second Monday in October - don't you something you need to do, instead of sitting around reading?

National Online Bank Day

Finance
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Online Bank Day

Indigenous People's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Indigenous People's Day.

World Post Day 📭

Celebrated on 9 October every year to raise awareness among people about the role of the postal sector for people and businesses every day.

Bahamas National Heroes' Day

Bahamas

The second Monday in October is National Heroes Day, which replaced Discovery Day in 2013

Canadian Thanksgiving

Canada

Celebrated on the Second Monday in October and statutory, except in Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Independence of Guayaquil

Ecuador

Guayaquil declared independence from Spain in 1820, a key victory for the Ecuadorian War of Independence

Health-Sports Day

Japan

Japan celebrates Sports Day to promote sports and an active lifestyle to ensure a healthy mind and body

Hangeul Day

South Korea

Marks the proclamation of the Korean alphabet in 1446. Reinstated as a holiday in 2013

Valencian Community Day

Spain

Valencia. Anniversary of King James I of Aragons capture of the city from the Moors in 1238

National Heritage Day

Turks and Caicos Islands

This holiday replaced Columbus Day in 2014, which was also held on the second Monday In October. This holiday honours the natural, historical and cultural heritage of the islands