This is our day guide for Tuesday December 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 December 31st 2024
International: New Year's Eve
The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
Azerbaijan: World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day
The nationalist Popular Front of Azerbaijan organised the removal of borders between Soviet Azerbaijan and Iran on 31 December 1989Not a Public Holiday
Bangladesh: Bank Holiday
This is a bank holiday after annual accounts closing
East Timor: National Heroes' Day
A day to honour the first President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Nicolau Lobato, on the anniversary of his death in combat in 1978.Public sector only
Falkland Islands: Christmas Holiday
Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th DecemberRegional
India (regional): Losoong/Namsoong
An important harvest festival for Lepchas and Bhutias in Sikkim.Public sector only
Nigeria (regional): Calabar Carnival
A work-free day for civil and public servants in Cross River State, to promote involvement in the Carnival.Public sector only
Peru: Non-Working Day
Non-working days for the public sector have been declared to boost tourism.Regional
Switzerland (regional): Restoration Day
Geneva only. Marks the restoration of the Geneva Republic after French occupation by Napoleon.Observances on December 31st 2024
USA: Make Up Your Mind Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Make Up Your Mind Day
USA: National Champagne Day
On New Year's Eve, Champagne is a popular filling for those glasses that get clinked at midnight
USA: Universal Hour of Peace
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Universal Hour of Peace
United Kingdom: Hogmanay
This Scottish end to the year may be derived from Norse and Gaelic observances.
International: St. Sylvester's Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of St. Sylvester's Day.
International: New Year's Eve
The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
Japan: Omisoka
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Omisoka.
USA: No Interruptions Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of No Interruptions DayDecember 30th 2024 | Go to Today | January 1st 2025
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| General Information for December 31st 2024 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
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| On this Day in History | |
| 2001 - The last day for many European currencies - including the Deutschmark, Franc, Peseta and Lire - before the changeover to the Euro. | |
| 1998 - A leap second was added, making 1998 one second longer than 1999 - a quirk that had to be accommodated by Radio-controlled Clocks across the globe. | |
| 1968 - A prototype Tupolev TU-144 takes to the air, the first supersonic transport aircraft. | |
| 1941 - Scottish football manager Sir Alex Ferguson is born. |
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