Day Guide for Monday October 2nd 2023 What are the holidays on October 2nd 2023?

This is our day guide for Monday October 2nd 2023 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 2023

International: Chinese National Day (in lieu)

The Peoples Republic of China observes its anniversary on Oct 1st

Regional

Australia (regional): Labour Day

Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day

Regional

Australia (regional): Kings's Birthday

The King's Birthday holiday is a moveable feast celebrating the birthday of King Charles III.

Botswana: Botswana Day (in lieu)

Botswana gained its independence from Great Britain on September 30th 1966

Falkland Islands: Peat Cutting Monday

Peat was a traditional and invaluable source of energy that helped establish the settlement of the islands.

Fiji: Prophet Mohammed's Birthday

Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar

Guinea: Independence Day

Celebrates the anniversary of independence from France on 2 October 1958

Public sector only

Honduras: Semana Morazánica

Three public holidays in October are combined to create a long break at the start of October

India: Mahatma Gandhi Birthday

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

Public sector only

Maldives: Maldives Voting Admin

A government holiday to permit officials to participate in the admin following the elections.

Nigeria: Independence Day (in lieu)

This is the national day of Nigeria and is always celebrated on October 1st. It marks independence from British rule on 1 October 1960.

Saint Lucia: Thanksgiving Day

A harvest festival to give thanks for the bounty from the island

South Korea: Temporary Public Holiday

A Temporary Public Holiday has been declared to bridge Chuseok to National Foundation Day.

Tuvalu: Tuvalu Day Holiday

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

Public sector only

USA (regional): Cabrini Day

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini founded 67 institutions, including orphanages, schools, and hospitals in the Americas.

Observances on October 2nd 2023

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fried Scallops Day

USA: National Name Your Car Day

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

USA: National Child Health Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Child Health Day

USA: National Consignment Day

National Consignment Day is held on the first Monday in October to address the wastage in the clothing industry.

United Nations: World Habitat Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Habitat Day 

Italy: Grandparents Day

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

International: Audiophile Day

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

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General Information for October 2nd 2023
There are 15 public holidays today.
Day 275 of 2023
90 days left in 2023
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1950 - The Peanuts comic strip has its very first appearance in a couple of newspapers.
1941 - World War II: In Operation Typhoon, Germany begins an all-out offensive against Moscow.
1889 - In Colorado, Nicholas Creede strikes it rich in silver during the last great silver boom of the American Old West.
1552 - Conquest of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible.