Day Guide for Tuesday December 31st 2024

This is our day guide for Tuesday December 31st 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 366 of 2024.

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 1989

Not 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 December

Regional

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.

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Observances on December 31st 2024

  • USA: Make Up Your Mind Day
  • USA: National Champagne Day
  • USA: Universal Hour of Peace 
  • United Kingdom: Hogmanay
  • International: St. Sylvester's Day
  • International: New Year's Eve
  • Japan: Omisoka
  • USA: No Interruptions Day

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