Day Guide for Sunday October 2nd 2016

This is our day guide for Sunday October 2nd 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 276 of 2016.

Holidays on October 2nd 2016

International: Hijri New Year's Day. Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.

International: National Day. The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

Cambodia: Ancestors' Day. Pchum Ben, also known as Ancestors' Day, is a Cambodian religious festival which culminates on the 15th day of the tenth month in the Khmer calendar, marking the end of the Buddhist lent

India: Mahatma Gandhi Birthday. Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated across India to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi

Not a Public Holiday

Luxembourg: Father's Day. 1st Sunday in October.

Malaysia: Awal Muharram. Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.

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There are no observances today.

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