Day Guide for Friday December 27th 2024

This is our day guide for Friday December 27th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 362 of 2024.

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.

Public sector only

India (regional): Public Holiday. A government holiday in Karnataka and Telangana to mark the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Not a Public Holiday

Ireland: Bank Holiday. Banks are closed today for the extended Christmas period

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.
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

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Observances on December 27th 2024

  • USA: National Fruitcake Day
  • International: Saint John the Evangelist's Day
  • Poland: National Day of the Victorious Greater Poland Uprising
  • USA: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day

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