Day Guide for Monday July 22nd 2024 What are the holidays on July 22nd 2024?

This is our day guide for Monday July 22nd 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 July 22nd 2024

Bangladesh: Public Holiday

Public Holidays have been declared due to violence during student-led protests.

Eswatini: Birthday of Late King Sobhuza

Reigning for over 82 years, King Sobhuza was born on 22 July 1899

Lao: Women's Union Establishment Day (in lieu)

The Lao Women's Union was established on July 20th 1955 to promote the role of women under the National Constitution

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Sarawak Day

On July 22nd 1963, the British granted Sarawak self-government on the condition that it joined Malaya, North Borneo and Singapore to form Malaysia

Thailand: Asahna Bucha Day (in lieu)

Marks the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in India over 2500 years ago

Public sector only

Thailand: Buddhist Lent (in lieu)

Marks the start of the three month period when Monks have to stay in the one place

Observances on July 22nd 2024

USA: National Hammock Day

Today’s reason to celebrate reminds us to slow down, breathe easy and enjoy these beautiful summer months.

USA: National Penuche Fudge Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Penuche Fudge Day

USA: National Rat Catcher’s Day

Yes, we know rats are intelligent and make good pets, but if you ever have a rat infestation, you'll be glad that this occupation still exists.

International: World Mango Day

Mangos are in-season all year long making it a fruit that can be celebrated every day, not just today!

International: International Brain Day

This holiday is designed to increase awareness of brain health issues for people everywhere.

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General Information for July 22nd 2024
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 204 of 2024
162 days left in 2024
Week 30 of the year
On this Day in History
1992 - Wayne McLaren, who portrayed the Marlboro Man in ads for the cigarette brand, dies (b. 1940).
1946 - After a failed wheat harvest, bread was rationed in Britain.
1376 - The mass abduction of children from the town of Hamelin by the Pied Piper supposedly took place, according to a legend.
1298 - The English used longbows for the first time, when they defeated the Scots at the Battle of Falkirk.