Holidays for Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
Also known as Eid ul-Fitr and Festival of Breaking the Fast
Observed the 1st of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar
Observed the 1st of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar
Also known as Feast of Guardian Angels, Guardian Angel Day, and Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels
Observed annually on October 2nd
Observed annually on October 2nd
Also known as National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day, National Custodial Workers Day, and National Custodian Day
Observed annually on October 2nd
Observed annually on October 2nd
Multi-day Events Continuing on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
- National Wild Rice WeekObserved the fourth full week of September
- Universal Children's WeekObserved annually for 7 days starting on October 1st
- "Cut Out Dissection" MonthObserved the month of October
- Adopt-A-Dog MonthObserved the month of October
- AIDS Awareness MonthObserved the month of December and the month of October
- American Pharmacists MonthObserved the month of October
- Antidepressant Death Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- Bat Appreciation MonthObserved the month of October
- Black Cat Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- Blindness Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- Breast Cancer Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- Caffeine Addiction Recovery MonthObserved the month of October
- Celebrate Sun Dried Tomatoes MonthObserved the month of October
- Celebrating the Bilingual Child MonthObserved the month of October
- Child Health MonthObserved the month of October
- Children's Magazine MonthObserved the month of October
- Church Library MonthObserved the month of October
- Church Safety and Security MonthObserved the month of October
- Class Reunion MonthObserved the month of October
- Co-op MonthObserved the month of October
- Computer Learning MonthObserved the month of October
- Country Music MonthObserved the month of October
- Crime Prevention MonthObserved the month of October
- Eat Better, Eat Together MonthObserved the month of October
- Eat Country Ham MonthObserved the month of October
- Emotional Intelligence Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- Emotional Wellness MonthObserved the month of October
- Employee Ownership MonthObserved the month of October
- Energy Management is a Family Affair - Improve Your Home MonthObserved the month of October
- Eye Injury Prevention MonthObserved the month of October
- Fair Trade MonthObserved the month of October
- Fall Car Care MonthObserved the month of October
- Family History MonthObserved the month of October
- Financial Planning MonthObserved the month of October
- Fire Prevention MonthObserved the month of October
- German-American Heritage MonthObserved the month of October
- Global Diversity Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- Go Nuts over Texas Peanuts MonthObserved the month of October
- Gourmet Adventures MonthObserved the month of October
- Halloween Safety MonthObserved the month of October
- Head Start Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- Health Literacy MonthObserved the month of October
- Healthy Lung MonthObserved the month of October
- Home Eye Safety MonthObserved the month of October
- International Augmentative & Alternative Communication Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- International Starman MonthObserved the month of October
- International Strategic Planning MonthObserved the month of October
- International Walk To School MonthObserved the month of October
- Italian-American Heritage MonthObserved the month of October
- LGBT History MonthObserved the month of October
- Long-Term Care Planning MonthObserved the month of October
- Lupus Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- Lupus Awareness Month (UK)Observed the month of October
- Month of FreethoughtObserved the month of October
- National "Gain the Inside Advantage" MonthObserved the month of October
- National Animal Safety and Protection MonthObserved the month of October
- National Applejack MonthObserved the month of October
- National Apple MonthObserved the month of October
- National Arts and Humanities MonthObserved the month of October
- National Bake and Decorate MonthObserved the month of October
- National Book MonthObserved the month of October
- National Caramel MonthObserved the month of October
- National Celiac Disease Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Chili MonthObserved the month of October
- National Chiropractic Health MonthObserved the month of October
- National Cookbook MonthObserved the month of October
- National Cookie MonthObserved the month of October
- National Critical Illness Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Cyber Security Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Dental Hygiene MonthObserved the month of October
- National Depression Education and Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Dessert MonthObserved the month of October
- National Disability Employment Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Domestic Violence Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Down Syndrome Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Dyslexia Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Energy Action MonthObserved the month of October
- National Ergonomics MonthObserved the month of October
- National Family Sexuality Education MonthObserved the month of October
- National Go on a Field Trip MonthObserved the month of October
- National Hispanic Heritage MonthObserved annually for 30 days starting on September 15th
- National Kitchen & Bath MonthObserved the month of October
- National Liver Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Medical Librarians MonthObserved the month of October
- National Orthodontic Health MonthObserved the month of October
- National Pasta MonthObserved the month of October
- National Pet Wellness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Physical Therapy MonthObserved the month of October
- National Pickled Peppers MonthObserved the month of October
- National Pizza MonthObserved the month of October
- National Popcorn Poppin' MonthObserved the month of October
- National Pork MonthObserved the month of October
- National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Pretzel MonthObserved the month of October
- National Protect Your Hearing MonthObserved the month of October
- National Reading Group MonthObserved the month of October
- National Roller Skating MonthObserved the month of October
- National RSV Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Sarcastic Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Sausage MonthObserved the month of October
- National Seafood MonthObserved the month of October
- National Sensory Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Spina Bifida Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Squirrel Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Stamp Collecting MonthObserved the month of October
- National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- National Toilet Tank Repair MonthObserved the month of October
- National Window Covering Safety MonthObserved the month of October
- National Work and Family MonthObserved the month of October
- Organize Your Medical Information MonthObserved the month of October
- Pastor Appreciation MonthObserved the month of October
- Pear & Pineapple MonthObserved the month of October
- Photographer Appreciation MonthObserved the month of October
- Polish American Heritage MonthObserved the month of October
- Positive Attitude MonthObserved the month of October
- Raptor MonthObserved the month of October
- Rett Syndrome Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- Rhizomes and Persimmons MonthObserved the month of October
- Rhubarb MonthObserved the month of October
- Right Brainers Rule! MonthObserved the month of October
- Self-Promotion MonthObserved the month of October
- Spinach Lovers MonthObserved the month of October
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- Tackling Hunger MonthObserved the month of October
- Talk About Your Medicines MonthObserved the month of October
- Workplace Politics Awareness MonthObserved the month of October
- World Menopause MonthObserved the month of October
- National Vegetarian Awareness MonthObserved annually for 32 days starting on October 1st
- Decade to Roll Back Malaria in Developing Countries, Particularly in AfricaObserved January 1st, 2001 through December 31st, 2010
- International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the WorldObserved January 1st, 2001 through December 31st, 2010
- International Decade for the Eradication of ColonialismObserved January 1st, 2001 through December 31st, 2010
- International Decade of the World's Indigenous PeopleObserved January 1st, 2005 through December 31st, 2014
- United Nations Decade for the Eradication of PovertyObserved January 1st, 2008 through December 31st, 2017
- United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable DevelopmentObserved January 1st, 2005 through December 31st, 2014
- United Nations Literacy Decade: Education for AllObserved January 1st, 2003 through December 31st, 2012
- International Decade for Action, "Water for Life"Observed January 1st, 2005 through December 31st, 2015
- Decade of Recovery and Sustainable Development of the Affected RegionsObserved January 1st, 2006 through December 31st, 2016