Day Guide for Friday October 2nd 2026 What are the holidays on October 2nd 2026?

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Holidays on October 2nd 2026

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

Kiribati: Education Day

A public holiday celebrated on World Teacher's Day, which was established in 1994

Tuvalu: Tuvalu Day Holiday

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

Observances on October 2nd 2026

USA: National Manufacturing Day

A day to showcase the benefits and potential of modern manufacturing and spur interest in manufacturing careers.

International: World Smile Day

The creator of the smiley face started this holiday to devote one day a year to smiles and kind acts.

USA: National Body Language Day

You don't have to say a word. I can tell by your body that you want to know more about this day.

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

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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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General Information for October 2nd 2026
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 275 of 2026
90 days left in 2026
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1958 - Guinea declares its independence from France.
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.