This is our day guide for Friday October 2nd 2026 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 2026

Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day

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

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National Batik Day

National Batik Day

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

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World Smile Day

World Smile Day ☺️

The creator of the smiley face started this holiday to devote one day a year to smiles and kind acts.

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Audiophile Day

Audiophile Day 🎧

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

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National Manufacturing Day

National Manufacturing Day 🏭

A day to showcase the benefits and potential of modern manufacturing and spur interest in manufacturing careers.

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National Body Language Day

National Body Language Day

You don't have to say a word. I can tell by your body that you want to know more about this day.

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National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day

National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day

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

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National Fried Scallops Day

National Fried Scallops Day

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

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National Name Your Car Day

National Name Your Car Day

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

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International Day of Non-Violence 

International Day of Non-Violence 

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

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Public Holidays on October 2nd 2026

Chinese National Day

Chinese National Day

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

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Guinea Independence Day

Guinea Independence Day

Celebrates the anniversary of independence from France on 2 October 1958

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Discovery of America Day

Discovery of America Day

Honours the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas

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Mahatma Gandhi Birthday

Mahatma Gandhi Birthday

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

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Education Day

Education Day

A public holiday celebrated on World Teacher's Day, which was established in 1994

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Tuvalu Day

Tuvalu Day

This two-day holiday commemorates Tuvalu becoming independent from the UK on this day in 1978.

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