Day Guide for Friday October 2nd 2020

This is our day guide for Friday October 2nd 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 276 of 2020.

Holidays on October 2nd 2020

International: Day after mid Autumn Festival. The Mid Autumn festival starts on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month
International: Chinese National Day Holiday. The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.
Guinea: Independence Day. Celebrates the anniversary of independence from France on 2 October 1958
India: Mahatma Gandhi Birthday. Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated across India to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi
Lao: End of Buddhist Lent Day. Boun Ok Phansa is a mark of the end of three month retreat during the rainy season of the monks

Regional

Pakistan (regional): Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. Urs of a noted scholar, saint and poet, considered to be greatest Muslim poet of Sindhi language
South Korea: Harvest Festival. Chuseok, the Harvest Moon Festival is one of Korea's most cherished holidays

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Observances on October 2nd 2020

  • Italy: Grandparents Day
  • United Nations: International Day of Non-Violence 
  • Indonesia: National Batik Day
  • USA: National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day
  • USA: National Fried Scallops Day
  • USA: National Name Your Car Day
  • USA: National Manufacturing Day
  • International: World Smile Day
  • International: Audiophile Day

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