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Today, Friday, October 2, 2026
National Fried Scallops Day is an informal U.S. food observance marked on October 2. In 2026 it falls on Friday, October 2. It is not a federal holiday, and no single founder is clearly documented. National Seafood Month in October is calendar context, not a proclamation for this day.
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