This is our day guide for Friday September 24th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on September 24th 2021
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Australia (regional): Grand Final Eve
Victoria. Since 2015, the day before the AFL Grand Final has been declared a public holidayRegional
Austria (regional): Saint Rupert's Day
Saint Rupert (Heiliger Rupert), founded Salzburg (Salt Castle) in the early eighth centuryRegional
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
New Caledonia: New Caledonia Day
Commemorates New Caledonia becoming an overseas territory of France on September 24th 1853.Not a Public Holiday
Samoa: Vaccination Campaign
Non-working days in Samoa for the vaccination campaign.
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 ApartheidRegional
Spain (regional): La Mercè
This celebration dates back to 1615, when the Mercedians, a Spanish order, established the feast day in honour of the Virgin Mary
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.
Turks and Caicos Islands: National Youth Day
A day to honour and celebrate the youth of the Turks and Caicos IslandsObservances on September 24th 2021
USA: National Cherries Jubilee Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cherries Jubilee Day
USA: Punctuation Day
Some people think an ellipsis is when the moon moves in front of the sun, but you know better...
USA: Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving
The Schwenkfelder Church is a small American Christian body rooted in the 16th-century Protestant Reformation teachings of Caspar Schwenkfeld von Ossig.
Germany: German Butterbrot Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of German Butterbrot Day
USA: Native American Day
Native American Day is a good reminder to reflect on, and learn more about, the important contributions of Native American people.
United Kingdom: World's Biggest Coffee Morning
World's Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan Cancer Support's biggest fundraising event.
International: World Bollywood Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Bollywood Day.September 23rd 2021 | Go to Today | September 25th 2021
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| General Information for September 24th 2021 | |
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| There are 13 public holidays today. | |
| Day 267 of 2021 | |
| 98 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 38 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1973 - Guinea-Bissau declares its independence from Portugal. | |
| 1957 - Camp Nou, the largest stadium in Europe, is opened in Barcelona. | |
| 1906 - U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation's first National Monument. | |
| 1664 - The Dutch Republic surrenders New Amsterdam to England. |
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