October 2 national days 2026
On October 2nd, 3 national days fall on this date.
October 2 is a date on the 2026 national-day calendar. TheDayOf currently lists 3 observances for this date: National Fried Scallops Day, World Smile 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.
National Fried Scallops Day
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…
World Smile Day
World Smile Day is an informal observance on the first Friday in October. In 2026 that is Friday, October 2. It was created in 1999 by…
International Day of Non-Violence
The International Day of Non-Violence is a United Nations observance on October 2, Gandhi’s birthday. In 2026 it falls on Friday, October…