Day Guide for Thursday October 31st 2024
This is our day guide for Thursday October 31st 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 305 of 2024.
Holidays on October 31st 2024
International: Reformation Day. Celebrated on October 31st, but moved to the preceding Friday if it falls on a Tuesday, or to the following Friday if it falls on a Wednesday
International: Divali. The main Diwali festival is in India; however, 'The Festival of Lights' in Trinidad is the largest of its kind in the Caribbean. During this period, a host of non-meat dishes are available, including roti, curried mango, dhal and more.
Botswana: Public Holiday. October 30 and 31 have been declared public holidays to encourage citizens to vote in Elections.
Regional
India (regional): Sardar Patel's Birthday. Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel, popularly known as Sardar Patel, was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India
Regional
India (regional): Kali Puja. Kali Puja is celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu month Kartik. It is celebrated on the same day as Diwali, when other regions worship the godess Lakshmi.
Not a Public Holiday
International: Halloween. Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of the Halloween festival.
Singapore: Deepavali. Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
Observances on October 31st 2024
USA: Girl Scout Founder’s Day
International: Halloween
USA: Halloween
United Kingdom: Halloween
USA: National Caramel Apple Day
USA: National Doorbell Day
USA: National Knock-Knock Jokes Day
USA: National Magic Day
United Nations: World Cities Day
India: Indian National Unity Day
Canada: Halloween
Ireland: Halloween
International: World Ballet Day