Day Guide for Wednesday October 2nd 2024

This is our day guide for Wednesday October 2nd 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 276 of 2024.

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.

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Observances on October 2nd 2024

  • Italy: Grandparents Day
  • United Kingdom: Grandparents Day
  • 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
  • International: Audiophile Day
  • USA: National Pumpkin Seed Day
  • USA: National Walk to School Day

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