October 2 is recognized as National Custodial Workers Recognition Day and National Name Your Car Day. Additionally, in the United States, the first Monday in October is celebrated as National Child Health Day. Other holidays and observances that fall on October 2 include:

• International Day of Non-Violence
• Guardian Angel Day
• Guinea Independence Day
• International Walk to School Day
• National Coffee with a Cop Day
• National Fried Scallops Day
• World Farm Animals Day
• Audiophile Day
• National Consignment Day

It is worth noting that some of these holidays and observances are celebrated annually on October 2, while others fall on the first Monday of October or are part of a larger monthly or weekly celebration.