What do we know about the 8th of October?
On this day, October 8, in Ukraine and around the World:
Holidays and Commemorative Dates in Ukraine
- Lawyer's Day (День юриста) - a professional holiday established by Decree of the President of Ukraine.
- Artist's Day (День художника України) (observed in some years or according to certain calendars).
- Trade Union Day (День професійних спілок України) (observed in some years or according to certain calendars).
- Day of Workers of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service of Ukraine (observed in some years or according to certain calendars).
International Observances and Commemorative Dates:
- World Octopus Day.
- International Podiatry Day - dedicated to foot and lower limb health.
- International Off-Road Day - a celebration for lovers of thrill and adventure.
- World Biometrics Day.
- Day of Sunny Smiles.
- National Pierogi Day (also celebrated internationally).
