October 2 national days 2026
On October 2nd, 2 national days fall on this date.
October 2 is a date on the 2026 national-day calendar. TheDayOf currently lists 2 observances for this date: National Fried Scallops Day and International Day of Non-Violence. Open any day page for the date, history, and how to celebrate, or browse the rest of October from the month hub.
Food
Friday, October 2, 2026
National Fried Scallops Day
Crisp up a plate of fried scallops on National Fried Scallops Day! This informal food day lands at the start of October — a month many U.S…
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International
Friday, October 2, 2026
International Day of Non-Violence
Mark the International Day of Non-Violence on Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday. The United Nations set October 2 as a global date to spread the…
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