Day Guide for Friday February 24th 2023 What are the holidays on February 24th 2023?

This is our day guide for Friday February 24th 2023 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 February 24th 2023

Estonia: Independence Day

Marks the declaration of independence from the Germans near the end of the first world war.

Regional

Nigeria (regional): Nigeria Election Holiday

A public holiday related to election activity in Nigeria or a Nigerian state.

Papua New Guinea: National Remembrance Day (in lieu)

Commemorates the life of Papua New Guinea’s longest-serving leader, who died in 2021.

Philippines: People Power Revolution

The EDSA Revolution was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines that began in 1983 and culminated in 1986

Regional

Philippines (regional): Cebu City Charter Day

A Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Cebu to mark the foundation of Cebu City.

Russia: Defence of the Fatherland Day (bridge day)

Defence of the Fatherland day honors those who are currently serving in the Armed Forces and those who have served in the past

Not a Public Holiday

USA (regional): Edward Dickinson Baker Day

Honors Edward Dickinson Baker, who was Oregon's second United States Senator

Observances on February 24th 2023

USA: National Tortilla Chip Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Tortilla Chip Day

Mexico: Mexican Flag Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Flag Day in Mexico.

Thailand: National Artist Day

24 February is National Artist Day in Thailand recognizing notable Thai artists in literature and the arts.

Sweden: Sweden Finns Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Sweden Finns Day.

Romania: Dragobete

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Dragobete.

USA: National Skip the Straw Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Skip the Straw Day.

International: Quiet Day

"Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.” - Plutarch

India: Central Excise Day

Central Excise Day recognizes the contributions of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) in the development of India's economy.

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General Information for February 24th 2023
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 55 of 2023
310 days left in 2023
Week 08 of the year
On this Day in History
2008 - Fidel Castro retires as president of Cuba after nearly 50 years.
1955 - Future Formula 1 champion and team captain Alain Prost is born.
1711 - George Frideric Handel's 'Rinaldo', the first Italian opera to be written for the London stage, premieres.
1500 - It's a boy! Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Spain, Archduke of Austria and last of the most powerful line of the Hapsburg family, is born. His coronation takes place 30 years later to the day.