Day Guide for Friday December 27th 2024 What are the holidays on December 27th 2024?

This is our day guide for Friday December 27th 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 December 27th 2024

International: Christmas Holiday

Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December

Regional

India (regional): Shaheedi Sabha

Punjab. Commemorates the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh's family in 1705.

Not a Public Holiday

Ireland: Bank Holiday

Banks are closed today for the extended Christmas period

North Korea: Constitution Day

The DPRK Socialist Constitution was adopted on December 27th 1972 with Kim Il-sung becoming the President of North Korea.

Regional

Pakistan (regional): Anniversary of Benazir Bhutto's Death

On December 27th 2007 Benazir Bhutto was killed in a gun and suicide bomb attack after an election rally in Rawlapindi, shortly after returning to Pakistan from self-imposed exile

Not a Public Holiday

United Kingdom (regional): Bank Holiday

In Northern Ireland, Banks are closed today for the extended Christmas period

Observances on December 27th 2024

USA: National Fruitcake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fruitcake Day

International: Saint John the Evangelist's Day

The Feast of Saint John the Evangelist's Day and Apostle.

Poland: National Day of the Victorious Greater Poland Uprising

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day of the Victorious Greater Poland Uprising.

USA: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day

Discover the joy of crafting on Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day, a whimsical celebration of winter's artistry and creativity.

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General Information for December 27th 2024
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 362 of 2024
4 days left in 2024
Week 52 of the year
On this Day in History
1978 - Big Star band member Chris Bell is killed in a car crash.
1968 - The Apollo 8 mission successfully splashes down in the Pacific.
1931 - John Charles, the famous Welsh footballer, is born today.
1923 - The French engineer and architect Gustave Eiffel dies (b. 1832).