Day Guide for Monday October 24th 2016 What are the holidays on October 24th 2016?

This is our day guide for Monday October 24th 2016 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 24th 2016

Israel: Simchat Torah

Marks the end of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle.

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang

July 30th is a state public holiday in Pahang for the birthday of the Sultan, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

New Zealand: Labour Day

This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement

North Macedonia: Day of the Macedonian Revolution

Marks the establishment of the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization (IMRO) in 1893

Thailand: Chulalongkorn Day (in lieu)

Commemorates one of Thailand's most revered kings, King Chulalongkorn

Zambia: Independence Day

Marks the declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1964

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General Information for October 24th 2016
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 298 of 2016
68 days left in 2016
Week 43 of the year
On this Day in History
1964 - Northern Rhodesia gains independence from the United Kingdom and becomes the Republic of Zambia (Southern Rhodesia remained a colony until the next year, with the Unilateral Declaration of Independence)
1945 – Founding of the United Nations.
1857 - Sheffield FC becomes the world's first football club, in Sheffield, England.
1260 – The Cathedral of Chartres is dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX of France; the cathedral is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.