Day Guide for Friday October 2nd 2026

This is our day guide for Friday October 2nd 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 275 of 2026.

Holidays on October 2nd 2026

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

Honduras: Discovery of America Day. Honours the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas

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

Kiribati: Education Day. A public holiday celebrated on World Teacher's Day, which was established in 1994

Tuvalu: Tuvalu Day Holiday. This two-day holiday commemorates Tuvalu becoming independent from the UK on this day in 1978.

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Observances on October 2nd 2026

USA: National Manufacturing Day
International: World Smile Day
USA: National Body Language Day
Italy: Grandparents Day
United Kingdom: 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
International: Audiophile Day

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