Day Guide for Thursday October 2nd 2025 What are the holidays on October 2nd 2025?

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Holidays on October 2nd 2025

International: Durga Puja

Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves worship of Goddess Durga symbolising power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.

International: Chinese National Day Holiday

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

International: Vijay Dashami

The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana

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Bhutan (regional): Thimphu Tshechu

Tshechu are annual religious Bhutanese festivals held in each district of Bhutan

Guinea: Independence Day

Celebrates the anniversary of independence from France on 2 October 1958

Honduras: Francisco Morazan's Birthday

Honours the President of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1830 to 1839.

India: Mahatma Gandhi Birthday

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

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India (regional): Janmostav of Srimatna Sankardev

Birthday of Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th–16th century Assamese polymath

Israel: Day of Atonement

Yom Kippur is the Jewish day of repentance, considered to be the holiest and most solemn day of the year

Tuvalu: Tuvalu Day Holiday

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

Observances on October 2nd 2025

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

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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

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International: Audiophile Day

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United Kingdom: National Poetry Day

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

USA: National Women-Owned Business Day

A day to recognize the achievements and progress made by women-owned businesses.

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General Information for October 2nd 2025
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 275 of 2025
90 days left in 2025
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
2007 - President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea walks across the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea on his way to the second Inter-Korean Summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.
1941 - World War II: In Operation Typhoon, Germany begins an all-out offensive against Moscow.
1452 - King Richard III of England is born (d. 1485).
1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule.