Day Guide for Monday October 21st 2024 What are the holidays on October 21st 2024?

This is our day guide for Monday October 21st 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 October 21st 2024

British Virgin Islands: Heroes and Foreparents Day

This public holiday replaces St. Ursula's Day, It recognises the outstanding contributions of Virgin Islanders, in shaping their unique history and identity.

Burundi: President Ndadaye's Day

Marks the assassination of a Burundian intellectual and politician in 1993

Jamaica: National Heroes' Day

Celebrated on the Third Monday in October. Commemorates seven national heroes from Jamaican history.

Kenya: Mashujaa Day (in lieu)

October 20th honours all those who contributed towards the struggle for independence

Observances on October 21st 2024

United Kingdom: Apple Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Apple Day

International: Back to the Future Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Back to the Future Day

USA: National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day is a day to celebrate the delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and pumpkin spice.

USA: National Reptile Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Reptile Awareness Day

USA: National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day

International: World Energy Saving Day

World Energy Saving Day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of reducing energy consumption and using renewable sources to protect the environment and climate.

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General Information for October 21st 2024
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 295 of 2024
71 days left in 2024
Week 43 of the year
On this Day in History
1969 – A coup d'état in Somalia brings Siad Barre to power and establishes a socialist republic in Somalia.
1940 – The first edition of the Ernest Hemingway novel For Whom the Bell Tolls is published.
1805 - Admiral Nelson defeats the French and Spanish fleets in the Battle of Trafalgar.
1097 - First Crusade: Crusaders led by Godfrey of Bouillon, Bohemund of Taranto, and Raymond IV of Toulouse, begin the Siege of Antioch.