Here are a few examples of national holidays with changing dates in October:
- National Day (China): National Day, also known as Golden Week, celebrates the founding of the People’s Republic of China. It is observed on October 1st each year. If the holiday falls on a weekend, it may be observed on the closest weekday for public institutions and schools.
- Columbus Day (United States) / Thanksgiving Day (Canada): Columbus Day, which commemorates Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas, is observed on the second Monday of October in the United States. On the same day, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Canada, giving thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. Both holidays have changing dates due to the Monday observance.
- Sukkot (Jewish communities): Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the gathering of the harvest and commemorates the Israelites’ journey through the desert after their exodus from Egypt. The date of Sukkot changes each year based on the Hebrew lunar calendar and usually falls in October but can also occur in late September.
- Diwali (Hindu communities): Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The date of Diwali changes each year based on the Hindu lunar calendar and typically falls in October or November.
- Daylight Saving Time (Many countries): Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends in many countries on the last Sunday of October, when clocks are set back one hour to standard time. While not a public holiday, it is a notable event with changing dates that affect daily routines.
Please note that not all of these holidays or events fall in October every year or are strictly tied to October. However, they are examples of holidays and events that may occur around this time and have changing dates due to various factors such as the day of the week, religious calendar systems, or astronomical events.
