Day Guide for Wednesday October 2nd 2019 What are the holidays on October 2nd 2019?

This is our day guide for Wednesday October 2nd 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on October 2nd 2019

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

Observances on October 2nd 2019

Italy: Grandparents Day

A day to celebrate the love and achievements of the older generation.

United Nations: International Day of Non-Violence 

Sharing the message of non-violence through education and public awareness.

Indonesia: National Batik Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Batik Day

USA: National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day

USA: National Fried Scallops Day

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USA: National Name Your Car Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Name Your Car Day

USA: National Pumpkin Seed Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pumpkin Seed Day

USA: National Walk to School Day

Join kids and families around the globe to walk and bicycle to school on the first Wednesday in October to promote physical activity

USA: Energy Efficiency Day

On Energy Efficiency Day - Save Money. Cut Carbon. Breathe Easier.

International: Audiophile Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Audiophile Day.

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General Information for October 2nd 2019
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 275 of 2019
90 days left in 2019
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1941 - World War II: In Operation Typhoon, Germany begins an all-out offensive against Moscow.
1928 - The "Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God", commonly known as Opus Dei, is founded by Saint Josemaría Escrivá.
1925 - John Logie Baird performs the first test of a working television system.
1869 - On this day, Mahatma Gandhi, Pacifist and Political Activist, is born.