Day Guide for Friday May 24th 2024 What are the holidays on May 24th 2024?

This is our day guide for Friday May 24th 2024 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 May 24th 2024

International: Vesak Full Moon Poya Holiday

Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

International: Day of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture

Slavic missionaries Cyril (Constantine) and Metod (Methodius) came to Great Moravia

Bermuda: Bermuda Day

Bermuda Day is a public holiday in Bermuda on the Friday before the final Monday of May. It is the National Day of Bermuda and unique cultural heritage of the islands.

Ecuador: Anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha

The Battle of Pichincha took place on May 24th 1822, on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, 3,500 meters above sea-level, next to the city of Quito

Eritrea: Independence Day

The National Day of Eritrea marks independence from Ethiopia on May 24th 1993

Regional

India (regional): Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhav Dev

Birthday of Madhab Dev. One of the most popular Vaishnava Saints in Assam

Observances on May 24th 2024

USA: National Escargot Day

Escargot is a French word for an edible snail, usually prepared as an appetizer or entree.

USA: National Scavenger Hunt Day

There's treasure in them thar hills - or at least what's on our scavenger hunt list.

European Union: European Parks Day

Some countries allow free entry to national parks to mark this day.

International: World Schizophrenia Day

An opportunity to learn more about the illness and challenge the stigma around mental ill health.

USA: National Brother's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Brother's Day.

International: International Tiara Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Tiara Day.

Brazil: National Coffee Day Brazil

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Coffee Day in Brazil.

USA: National Don’t Fry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Don’t Fry Day/Heat Awareness Day.

USA: National Road Trip Day

Celebrated on the Friday before Memorial Day, this day serves as the official kickoff to the summer road trip season.

USA: National Poppy Day

Celebrated on the Friday before Memorial Day, this day remembers those who served and died for our freedom.

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General Information for May 24th 2024
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 145 of 2024
221 days left in 2024
Week 21 of the year
On this Day in History
1981 - Jaime Roldós, President of Ecuador dies in an air crash on his way from Quito to Macara near the Peruvian border.
1966 - The Controversial Footballer Eric Cantona is born.
1819 - Queen Victoria is born.
1686 - Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit is born.