Day Guide for Sunday October 2nd 2022 What are the holidays on October 2nd 2022?

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Holidays on October 2nd 2022

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

Regional

India (regional): Maha Saptami

Assam, Odisha, West Bengal. On the seventh day of Durga Puja, the goddess started her battle against Mahishasura.

Not a Public Holiday

Luxembourg: Father's Day

1st Sunday in October.

Nepal: Phulpati

A major celebration that takes place on the seventh day of Bada Dashain festival, also called Saptami.

Tuvalu: Tuvalu Day Holiday

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

Observances on October 2nd 2022

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

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USA: National Fried Scallops Day

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USA: National Name Your Car Day

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United Kingdom: National Police Memorial Day

National Police Memorial Day is an opportunity to remember the sacrifice of fallen police officers.

International: Audiophile Day

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

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General Information for October 2nd 2022
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 275 of 2022
90 days left in 2022
Week 39 of the year
On this Day in History
2006 - Five school girls are murdered by Charles Carl Roberts in a shooting at an Amish school in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania before Roberts commits suicide.
1889 - In Colorado, Nicholas Creede strikes it rich in silver during the last great silver boom of the American Old West.
1869 - On this day, Mahatma Gandhi, Pacifist and Political Activist, is born.
1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule.