Day Guide for Saturday October 2nd 2021 What are the holidays on October 2nd 2021?

This is our day guide for Saturday October 2nd 2021 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 2021

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

India: Mahatma Gandhi Birthday

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

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Governor of Sabah

Sabah only. This ceremonial date is observed on the first Saturday in October

Observances on October 2nd 2021

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

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USA: National Name Your Car Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Name Your Car Day

United Kingdom: Bookshop Day

A day to support independent bookshops on the first Saturday in October.

International: Audiophile Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Audiophile Day.

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General Information for October 2nd 2021
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 275 of 2021
90 days left in 2021
Week 39 of the year
On this Day in History
2006 - Five school girls are murdered by Charles Carl Roberts in a shooting at an Amish school in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania before Roberts commits suicide.
2001 - NATO backs U.S. military strikes following 9/11.
1950 - Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz is first published.
1928 - The "Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God", commonly known as Opus Dei, is founded by Saint Josemaría Escrivá.