October 18, 2026 falls on a Sunday with two observances
The gist
October 18, 2026 is a Sunday, when Azerbaijan marks Independence Restoration Day and the Ashtami Tithi begins.
The Durga Ashtami fast date is disputed between October 18 and 19.
How it unfolded
- May 28, 1918The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the first Azerbaijani republic, was proclaimed after the collapse of the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic.
- 1991Azerbaijan adopted a document formalizing its withdrawal from the Soviet system and the restoration of its state sovereignty.
- Oct 18, 2026Azerbaijan celebrates Independence Restoration Day, and the Ashtami Tithi begins on this Sunday.