This is our day guide for Thursday October 31st 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 31st 2024
International: Reformation Day
Celebrated on October 31st, but moved to the preceding Friday if it falls on a Tuesday, or to the following Friday if it falls on a Wednesday
International: Divali
The main Diwali festival is in India; however, 'The Festival of Lights' in Trinidad is the largest of its kind in the Caribbean. During this period, a host of non-meat dishes are available, including roti, curried mango, dhal and more.
Botswana: Public Holiday
October 30 and 31 have been declared public holidays to encourage citizens to vote in Elections.Regional
India (regional): Sardar Patel's Birthday
Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel, popularly known as Sardar Patel, was the first Deputy Prime Minister of IndiaRegional
India (regional): Kali Puja
Kali Puja is celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu month Kartik. It is celebrated on the same day as Diwali, when other regions worship the godess Lakshmi.Not a Public Holiday
International: Halloween
Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of the Halloween festival.
Singapore: Deepavali
Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darknessObservances on October 31st 2024
USA: Girl Scout Founder’s Day
Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts was born on this day in 1860.
International: Halloween
Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of the Halloween festival.
USA: National Caramel Apple Day
National Caramel Apple Day is a day to celebrate the delicious and nostalgic combination of juicy apples and sweet, gooey caramel.
USA: National Doorbell Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Doorbell Day
USA: National Knock-Knock Jokes Day
As if there isn't enough Knock-Knock going on at Halloween already, it's also the day to whip out a good Knock-Knock joke.
USA: National Magic Day
National Magic Day commemorates the death of one of the famous magicians of all time - Harry Houdini.
United Nations: World Cities Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Cities Day
India: Indian National Unity Day
The day is the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
International: World Ballet Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Ballet Day.October 30th 2024 | Go to Today | November 1st 2024
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| General Information for October 31st 2024 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 305 of 2024 | |
| 61 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 44 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2011 – The global population of humans reaches seven billion. This day is now recognized by the United Nations as Seven Billion Day. | |
| 1941 – After 14 years of work, Mount Rushmore is completed. | |
| 1926 – Magician Harry Houdini dies of gangrene and peritonitis that develops after his appendix ruptures. | |
| 683 – During the Siege of Mecca, the Kaaba catches fire and is burned down. |
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