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 GandhiRegional
Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Governor of Sabah
Sabah only. This ceremonial date is observed on the first Saturday in OctoberObservances 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
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fried Scallops Day
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.October 1st 2021 | Go to Today | October 3rd 2021
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| General Information for October 2nd 2021 | |
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| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 2001 - NATO backs U.S. military strikes following 9/11. | |
| 1958 - Guinea declares its independence from France. | |
| 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule. |
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