Holidays for Holidays for Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Audiophile Day
Observed annually on October 2nd
Guardian Angels Day
Also known as Feast of Guardian Angels, Guardian Angel Day and Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels
Observed annually on October 2nd
Kids Music Day
Observed the first Friday in October
Manufacturing Day
Also known as MFG DAY
Observed the first Friday in October
National Custodial Worker Day
Also known as National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day, National Custodial Workers Day and National Custodian Day
Observed annually on October 2nd
National Denim Day
Also known as Lee National Denim Day
Observed the first Friday in October
National Diversity Day
Observed the first Friday in October
National Fried Scallops Day
Observed annually on October 2nd
National Name Your Car Day
Observed annually on October 2nd
National Produce Misting Day
Observed annually on October 2nd
National Research Maniacs Food Day
Observed annually on October 2nd
National Smarties Day
Observed annually on October 2nd
Plaidurday
Observed the first Friday in October
World Day for Farmed Animals
Observed annually on October 2nd
World No Alcohol Day
Observed annually on October 2nd
World Smile Day
Observed the first Friday in October
On This Day in History
Things that happened on this day in years past- Multi-day Events Continuing on Friday, October 2nd, 2026
- National Walk Your Dog Week Observed annually for 7 days starting on October 1st
- National Wild Rice Week Observed the fourth full week of September
- National Women's Health and Fitness Week Observed the week of National Women's Health and Fitness Day
- Universal Children's Week Observed annually for 7 days starting on October 1st
- "Cut Out Dissection" Month Observed the month of October
- ADHD Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- Adopt-A-Dog Month Observed the month of October
- AIDS Awareness Month Observed the month of December and the month of October
- American Pharmacists Month Observed the month of October
- Antidepressant Death Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- Bat Appreciation Month Observed the month of October
- Black Cat Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- Blindness Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month Observed the month of October
- Celebrate Sun Dried Tomatoes Month Observed the month of October
- Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month Observed the month of October
- Child Health Month Observed the month of October
- Children's Magazine Month Observed the month of October
- Church Library Month Observed the month of October
- Church Safety and Security Month Observed the month of October
- Class Reunion Month Observed the month of October
- Co-op Month Observed the month of October
- Computer Learning Month Observed the month of October
- Country Music Month Observed the month of October
- Crime Prevention Month Observed the month of October
- Dysautonomia Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- Eat Better, Eat Together Month Observed the month of October
- Eat Country Ham Month Observed the month of October
- Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- Emotional Wellness Month Observed the month of October
- Employee Ownership Month Observed the month of October
- Energy Management is a Family Affair - Improve Your Home Month Observed the month of October
- Eye Injury Prevention Month Observed the month of October
- Fair Trade Month Observed the month of October
- Fall Car Care Month Observed the month of October
- Family History Month Observed the month of October
- Financial Planning Month Observed the month of October
- Fire Prevention Month Observed the month of October
- German-American Heritage Month Observed the month of October
- Global Diversity Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- Go Nuts over Texas Peanuts Month Observed the month of October
- Gourmet Adventures Month Observed the month of October
- Halloween Safety Month Observed the month of October
- Head Start Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- Health Literacy Month Observed the month of October
- Healthy Lung Month Observed the month of October
- Hog Out Month Observed the month of October
- Home Eye Safety Month Observed the month of October
- I'm Just Me Because Month Observed the month of October
- International Augmentative & Alternative Communication Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- International Starman Month Observed the month of October
- International Strategic Planning Month Observed the month of October
- International Walk To School Month Observed the month of October
- Italian-American Heritage Month Observed the month of October
- LGBT History Month Observed the month of October
- Long-Term Care Planning Month Observed the month of October
- Lupus Awareness Month (UK) Observed the month of October
- Month of Freethought Observed the month of October
- National "Gain the Inside Advantage" Month Observed the month of October
- National Animal Safety and Protection Month Observed the month of October
- National Applejack Month Observed the month of October
- National Apple Month Observed the month of October
- National Arts and Humanities Month Observed the month of October
- National Bake and Decorate Month Observed the month of October
- National Book Month Observed the month of October
- National Bullying Prevention Month Observed the month of October
- National Caramel Month Observed the month of October
- National Chili Month Observed the month of October
- National Chiropractic Health Month Observed the month of October
- National Cookbook Month Observed the month of October
- National Cookie Month Observed the month of October
- National Critical Illness Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- National Cryptocurrency Month Observed the month of October
- National Cyber Security Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- National Dental Hygiene Month Observed the month of October
- National Depression Education and Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- National Dessert Month Observed the month of October
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- National Down Syndrome Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- National Dropout Prevention Month Observed the month of October
- National Dyslexia Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- National Economic Education Month Observed the month of October
- National Energy Action Month Observed the month of October
- National Ergonomics Month Observed the month of October
- National Family Sexuality Education Month Observed the month of October
- National Farm to School Month Observed the month of October
- National Go on a Field Trip Month Observed the month of October
- National Hispanic Heritage Month Observed annually for 30 days starting on September 15th
- National Kitchen & Bath Month Observed the month of October
- National Learning and Development Month Observed the month of October
- National Liver Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- National Medical Librarians Month Observed the month of October
- National Orthodontic Health Month Observed the month of October
- National Pasta Month Observed the month of October
- National Pet CBD Month Observed the month of October
- National Pet Wellness Month Observed the month of October
- National Physical Therapy Month Observed the month of October
- National Pickled Peppers Month Observed the month of October
- National Pizza Month Observed the month of October
- National Popcorn Poppin' Month Observed the month of October
- National Pork Month Observed the month of October
- National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- National Pretzel Month Observed the month of October
- National Protect Your Hearing Month Observed the month of October
- National Reading Group Month Observed the month of October
- National Roller Skating Month Observed the month of October
- National RSV Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- National Sarcastic Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- National Sausage Month Observed the month of October
- National Seafood Month Observed the month of October
- National Sensory Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- National Spina Bifida Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- National Squirrel Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- National Stamp Collecting Month Observed the month of October
- National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- National Toilet Tank Repair Month Observed the month of October
- National Window Covering Safety Month Observed the month of October
- National Work and Family Month Observed the month of October
- Organize Your Medical Information Month Observed the month of October
- Pastor Appreciation Month Observed the month of October
- Pear & Pineapple Month Observed the month of October
- Photographer Appreciation Month Observed the month of October
- Polish American Heritage Month Observed the month of October
- Positive Attitude Month Observed the month of October
- Raptor Month Observed the month of October
- Rett Syndrome Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- Rhizomes and Persimmons Month Observed the month of October
- Rhubarb Month Observed the month of October
- Right Brainers Rule! Month Observed the month of October
- Self-Promotion Month Observed the month of October
- Spinach Lovers Month Observed the month of October
- Subaru Loves Pets Month Observed the month of October
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- Tackling Hunger Month Observed the month of October
- Talk About Your Medicines Month Observed the month of October
- Workplace Politics Awareness Month Observed the month of October
- World Menopause Month Observed the month of October
- National Vegetarian Awareness Month Observed annually for 32 days starting on October 1st
- International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists Observed the year 2026
- International Year of the Woman Farmer Observed the year 2026
- International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development Observed the year 2026
- Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences Observed January 1st, 2025 through December 31st, 2034
- Decade of Action for Road Safety Observed January 1st, 2021 through December 31st, 2030
- International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism Observed January 1st, 2021 through December 31st, 2030
- International Decade of Indigenous Languages Observed January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2031
- Second International Decade for People of African Descent Observed January 1st, 2025 through December 31st, 2034
- United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty Observed January 1st, 2018 through December 31st, 2027
- United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing Observed January 1st, 2021 through December 31st, 2030
- United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development Observed January 1st, 2021 through December 31st, 2030
- United Nations Decade on Combating Sand and Dust Storms Observed January 1st, 2025 through December 31st, 2034
- United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Observed January 1st, 2021 through December 31st, 2030
- International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development Observed January 1st, 2024 through December 31st, 2033
- Nelson Mandela Decade of Peace Observed January 1st, 2019 through December 31st, 2028
- United Nations Decade of Family Farming Observed January 1st, 2019 through December 31st, 2028
- International Decade for Action "Water for Sustainable Development" Observed March 22nd, 2018 through March 22nd, 2028