Day Guide for Tuesday September 24th 2024 What are the holidays on September 24th 2024?

This is our day guide for Tuesday September 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 September 24th 2024

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Austria (regional): Saint Rupert's Day

Saint Rupert (Heiliger Rupert), founded Salzburg (Salt Castle) in the early eighth century

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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.

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 Apartheid

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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

Not a Public Holiday

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.

Observances on September 24th 2024

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.

International: World Bollywood Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Bollywood Day.

USA: National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day seeks to increase civic participation by encouraging Americans to register to vote.

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General Information for September 24th 2024
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 268 of 2024
98 days left in 2024
Week 39 of the year
On this Day in History
1968 - Swaziland joins the United Nations.
1948 - The Honda Motor Company is founded.
1890 - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy.
1853 - Admiral Despointes formally takes possession of New Caledonia in the name of France.