Day Guide for Monday October 2nd 2023

This is our day guide for Monday October 2nd 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 275 of 2023.

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.

Regional

USA (regional): Cabrini Day. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini founded 67 institutions, including orphanages, schools, and hospitals in the Americas.

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Observances on October 2nd 2023

  • United Nations: International Day of Non-Violence 
  • Indonesia: National Batik Day
  • USA: National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day
  • USA: National Fried Scallops Day
  • USA: National Name Your Car Day
  • USA: National Child Health Day
  • USA: National Consignment Day
  • United Nations: World Habitat Day 
  • Italy: Grandparents Day
  • International: Audiophile Day

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