What holiday is today?
Today is World Animal Day
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Public holidays on October 4, 2026 around the world
4 countries and territories have a nationwide public holiday on October 4, 2026:
- Independence Day — Lesotho
- Peace and Reconciliation Day — Mozambique
- Saint Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Italy — Italy
- Sunday — Sweden
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Frequently asked questions
What national day is it today?
Today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, is World Animal Day.
What holiday is tomorrow?
Tomorrow, Monday, October 5, 2026, is World Teachers' Day.
Are national days official holidays?
Most aren't. Federal holidays are set by law and close government offices; most national days are observances started by organizations, companies or proclamations, so schools, banks and businesses keep normal hours. Each page here says who started the day and links to the source.
Why does this page show a different day than I expected?
It follows your own time zone: after midnight where you are, the list switches to your new date automatically.