Day Guide for Monday October 24th 2022 What are the holidays on October 24th 2022?

This is our day guide for Monday October 24th 2022 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 October 24th 2022

International: Deepavali Festival Day

Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness

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India (regional): Narak Chaturdashi

Karnataka. The second day of the five-day-long festival of Diwali

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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.

New Zealand: Labour Day

This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement

North Macedonia: Day of the Macedonian Revolution (in lieu)

As the Day of the Macedonian Revolution falls on a Sunday in 2022, the following Monday will be a public holiday.

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Pakistan (regional): Founding Day

Commemorates the establishment of the AJK state on this day in 1947.

Singapore: Deepavali

Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness

Thailand: Chulalongkorn Day (in lieu)

As Chulalongkorn Day falls on a Sunday in 2022, the following Monday will be a holiday.

Not a Public Holiday

Venezuela: José Gregorio Hernández Day

A bank holiday in honour of the physician who became known as the 'Doctor of the Poor'.

Zambia: Independence Day

Marks the declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1964

Observances on October 24th 2022

USA: National Bologna Day

The holiday is a load of baloney! Literally.

United Nations: United Nations Day 

UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter.

United Nations: World Development Information Day 

Improving the dissemination of information leads to a greater awareness of the problems of development,

United Kingdom: World Tripe Day

This day is about using all parts of the animals we eat and reducing waste and perfectly good sources of food.

Germany: Day of the Libraries

No matter where you are in the world, libraries play an important part in our communities.

International: Diwali

Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness.

International: International Day Against Climate Change

International Day of Climate Action is a worldwide movement initiated by young people concerned about climate change and global injustice.

International: World Kangaroo Day

Celebrate the unique beauty of Australia's wildlife on World Kangaroo Day and join the movement to protect these iconic marsupials.

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General Information for October 24th 2022
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 297 of 2022
68 days left in 2022
Week 43 of the year
On this Day in History
1980 – The government of Poland legalizes the Solidarity trade union.
1946 – A camera on board the V-2 No. 13 rocket takes the first photograph of earth from outer space.
1861 – The First Transcontinental Telegraph line across the United States is completed, spelling the end for the 18-month-old Pony Express.
1857 - Sheffield FC becomes the world's first football club, in Sheffield, England.