• World Tourism Day 2027

    International

    World Tourism Day 2027 is on Monday 27 September 2027. It falls on 27 September every year. World Tourism Day datesYearDate2027Monday 27 September 20272028Wednesday 27 September 20282029Thursday 27 September 2029...

  • National Katsu Curry Day 2027

    International

    Every September 27, fans of crispy cutlets and rich, aromatic sauce celebrate one of Japan’s most beloved comfort foods: katsu curry. National Katsu Curry Day is a delicious tribute to...

  • Turkmenistan — Independence Day

    International

    Turkmenistan — Independence Day is on Monday 27 September 2027.The current national independence celebration is held on 27 September; older October dates should not be reused.Country or nation: Turkmenistan.DatesYearDate2026Sunday 27...

  • World Heart Day 2027

    International

    The next World Heart Day is Wednesday 29 September 2027. This date is calculated from the checked fixed annual pattern, rather than a separate announcement of the next campaign.The 2026...

  • Botswana Independence Day

    International

    Botswana Independence Day is celebrated every year on 30 September, marking the date in 1966 when the country gained independence from the United Kingdom and the British Protectorate of Bechuanaland...

  • World Maritime Day 2027

    International

    World Maritime Day on 30 September draws attention to shipping and the maritime sector through an annual International Maritime Organization observance.

  • International Translation Day 2027

    International

    International Translation Day on 30 September recognises language professionals and their contribution to dialogue, understanding, cooperation and communication.

  • Cyprus Independence Day

    International

    Cyprus Independence Day is the national holiday marking the island's emergence as a sovereign republic, celebrated each year on 1 October. In 2026 it falls on a Thursday. The day...

  • China, People’s Republic of – National Day

    International

    China's National Day is celebrated every year on 1 October, marking the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. It is one of the most important public holidays...

  • Nigeria — Independence Day

    International

    Nigeria — Independence Day is on Friday 1 October 2027.Marks Nigeria becoming an independent sovereign state on 1 October 1960.Country or nation: Nigeria.DatesYearDate2026Thursday 1 October 20262027Friday 1 October 20272028Sunday 1...

  • Palau — Independence Day

    International

    Palau — Independence Day is on Friday 1 October 2027.Palau's diplomatic national day is celebrated on 1 October.Country or nation: Palau.DatesYearDate2026Thursday 1 October 20262027Friday 1 October 20272028Sunday 1 October 2028Official...

  • Tuvalu — Independence Day

    International

    Tuvalu — Independence Day is on Friday 1 October 2027.Tuvalu's national celebration falls on 1 October.Country or nation: Tuvalu.DatesYearDate2026Thursday 1 October 20262027Friday 1 October 20272028Sunday 1 October 2028Official sourcesprotocol.dfat.gov.auum.fiwww.fmprc.gov.cnExplore national...

  • Guinea – Independence Day

    International

    Guinea Independence Day is celebrated every year on 2 October, marking the date in 1958 when Guinea became the first French colony in sub-Saharan Africa to win full independence. It...

  • Iraq – Independence Day

    International

    Iraq Independence Day is observed on 3 October each year, falling on Sunday 3 October in 2026. The day marks the moment in 1932 when Iraq gained independence from British...

  • Germany — Day of German Unity

    International

    Germany — Day of German Unity is on Sunday 3 October 2027.Commemorates German reunification in 1990.Country or nation: Germany.DatesYearDate2026Saturday 3 October 20262027Sunday 3 October 20272028Tuesday 3 October 2028Official sourcesprotocol.dfat.gov.auum.fiExplore national...

  • South Korea — National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol)

    International

    South Korea — National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol) is on Sunday 3 October 2027.The Republic of Korea's diplomatic national celebration is National Foundation Day on 3 October.Country or nation: South Korea.DatesYearDate2026Saturday...

  • Lesotho — Independence Day

    International

    Lesotho — Independence Day is on Monday 4 October 2027.Lesotho's annual national independence observance falls on 4 October.Country or nation: Lesotho.DatesYearDate2026Sunday 4 October 20262027Monday 4 October 20272028Wednesday 4 October 2028Official...

  • World Cerebral Palsy Day 2027

    International

    The next World Cerebral Palsy Day is Wednesday 6 October 2027. This date is calculated from the checked fixed annual pattern, rather than a separate announcement of the next campaign.The...

  • World Cotton Day 2027

    International

    World Cotton Day on 7 October highlights cotton's place in livelihoods, trade and the production of familiar goods. It invites attention to the people and processes behind a widely used natural fibre.