Explanation: The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.
reason: Mohanas Gandhi's birthday is a gazetted holiday in India on October 2 each year It marks the anniversary of Mohandas Gandhi's birth on October 2, 1869 Gandhi is remembered for his contributions towards the Indian freedom struggle.
I think it's because they didn't want it to be so easy for someone to step in and issue new decrees randomly. Everyone would need to agree, given that America runs on a democracy.