UN International Day of Non-Violence – October 2, 2026 Let’s celebrate UN International Day of Non-Violence, October 2, 2026. The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. Gandhi, who helped lead India to independence, has been the inspiration for non-violent movements for civil rights and social change across the world. Throughout his