Day Guide for Wednesday October 2nd 2024 What are the holidays on October 2nd 2024?

This is our day guide for Wednesday October 2nd 2024 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 2024

International: Chinese National Day Holiday

The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

Cambodia: Ancestors' Day Holiday

Pchum Ben, also known as Ancestors' Day, is a Cambodian religious festival which culminates on the 15th day of the tenth month in the Khmer calendar, marking the end of the Buddhist lent

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

Regional

India (regional): Mahalaya

Marks the first day of the festival of Durga Puja

Regional

India (regional): Bathukamma Starting Day

Bathukamma is floral festival celebrated by the Hindu women of Telangana

Tuvalu: Tuvalu Day Holiday

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

Observances on October 2nd 2024

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

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

International: Audiophile Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Audiophile 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

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General Information for October 2nd 2024
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 276 of 2024
90 days left in 2024
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1958 - Guinea declares its independence from France.
1950 - The Peanuts comic strip has its very first appearance in a couple of newspapers.
1928 - The "Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God", commonly known as Opus Dei, is founded by Saint Josemaría Escrivá.
1869 - On this day, Mahatma Gandhi, Pacifist and Political Activist, is born.