Day Guide for Monday February 24th 2020 What are the holidays on February 24th 2020?

This is our day guide for Monday February 24th 2020 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 February 24th 2020

International: Carnival Monday

The Carnival is an annual festival held in several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the days before Ash Wednesday

International: Defence of the Fatherland Day (in lieu)

Defence of the Fatherland day honors those who are currently serving in the Armed Forces and those who have served in the past

International: Losar

Tibetan New year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in the Tibetan calendar

Argentina: Carnival Monday

The Carnival is an annual festival in Argentina held on the days before Ash Wednesday.

Brazil: Carnival

The streets of Rio de Janeiro erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period.

Brunei: National Day Holiday (in lieu)

Marks full independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. It is the National Day of Brunei

Estonia: Independence Day

Marks the declaration of independence from the Germans near the end of the first world war.

Not a Public Holiday

Germany: Fasching

Carnivals are held in some German cities to celebrate and party before the start of Lent

Guyana: Republic Day Holiday

As Republic day falls on a Sunday in 2020, the following Monday will be a public holiday.

Japan: The Emperor's Birthday Holiday

Today is a public holiday as the birthday of the Emperor of Japan falls on a Sunday in 2020

Mongolia: Tsagaan Sar

Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year

Regional

Philippines (regional): Cebu City Charter Day

A Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Cebu to mark the foundation of Cebu City.

Not a Public Holiday

Trinidad and Tobago: Carnival

Carnival takes place in Trinidad and Tobago on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday

Not a Public Holiday

USA (regional): Edward Dickinson Baker Day

Honors an Oregon Senator who died in the Civil War

Observances on February 24th 2020

USA: National Tortilla Chip Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Tortilla Chip Day

Russia: Maslenitsa

An unofficial holiday, this is the Russian equivalent of Mardi Gras that takes place the week before Lent.

Mexico: Mexican Flag Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Flag Day in Mexico.

Germany: Fasching

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Fasching.

Thailand: National Artist Day

24 February is National Artist Day in Thailand recognizing notable Thai artists in literature and the arts.

Romania: Dragobete

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Dragobete.

Sweden: Sweden Finns Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Sweden Finns Day.

India: Central Excise Day

Central Excise Day recognizes the contributions of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) in the development of India's economy.

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General Information for February 24th 2020
There are 14 public holidays today.
Day 55 of 2020
311 days left in 2020
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On this Day in History
2008 - Fidel Castro retires as president of Cuba after nearly 50 years.
1981 - Buckingham Palace ends months of speculation by officially announcing the news that the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer are to be married.
1955 - Future Formula 1 champion and team captain Alain Prost is born.
1711 - George Frideric Handel's 'Rinaldo', the first Italian opera to be written for the London stage, premieres.