Day Guide for Sunday September 24th 2023

This is our day guide for Sunday September 24th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 267 of 2023.

Holidays on September 24th 2023

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Austria (regional): Saint Rupert's Day. Saint Rupert (Heiliger Rupert), founded Salzburg (Salt Castle) in the early eighth century

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Bhutan (regional): Thimphu Tshechu. Tshechu are annual religious Bhutanese festivals held in each district of Bhutan

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Bolivia (regional): Public Holiday. Santa Cruz regional holiday celebrated on 24 September
Cambodia: Constitutional Day. This national holiday was established to celebrate the signing of the Cambodian constitution by King Sihanouk.
Dominican Republic: Our Lady of Mercedes Day. This celebration dates back to 1615, when the Mercedians, a Spanish order, established the feast day in honour of the Virgin Mary
Guinea-Bissau: Independence Day. Independence from Portugal was unilaterally declared on 24 September 1973

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India (regional): Janmostav of Srimatna Sankardev. Birthday of Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th–16th century Assamese polymath
Iran: Martyrdom of Imam Hassan Asgari. Imam Hassan Asgari was the 11th Imam of Twelver Shia Islam and was poisoned in 874 AD.
New Caledonia: New Caledonia Day. Commemorates New Caledonia becoming an overseas territory of France on September 24th 1853.
South Africa: Heritage Day. Known as Erfenisdag in Afrikaans, the intention of Heritage Day is for all South Africans to celebrate their heritage, the diversity of their beliefs and traditions and remember their struggles against Apartheid
Thailand: Prince Mahidol Day. The father of King Bhumibol is regarded as the father of modern medicine in Thailand.
Trinidad and Tobago: Republic Day. Trinidad and Tobago officially became a republic on Aug. 1, 1976. However, Republic Day is on Sept. 24, when the county’s Parliament convened for the first time. To honor it, people listen to speeches and attend special public events.

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Observances on September 24th 2023

  • USA: National Cherries Jubilee Day
  • USA: Punctuation Day
  • USA: Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving
  • USA: Innergize Day
  • USA: National Gold Star Mother’s Day
  • New Zealand: Daylight Savings Begins
  • International: World Rivers Day
  • Austria: European Heritage Day
  • International: World Bollywood Day

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