Wednesday 2nd October 2024 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Wednesday October 2nd 2024 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?

Observances on October 2nd 2024

Grandparents Day

Family
International

A day to celebrate the love and achievements of the older generation.

National Batik Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Batik Day

Audiophile Day 🎧

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

National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day

National Fried Scallops Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fried Scallops Day

National Name Your Car Day

Action
USA

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

National Pumpkin Seed Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pumpkin Seed Day

National Walk to School Day

Action
USA

Join kids and families around the globe to walk and bicycle to school on the first Wednesday in October to promote physical activity

International Day of Non-Violence

Sharing the message of non-violence through education and public awareness.

Chinese National Day

International

The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

Ancestors' Day

Cambodia

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