This is our day guide for Thursday September 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 September 24th 2020
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Austria (regional): Saint Rupert's Day
Saint Rupert (Heiliger Rupert), founded Salzburg (Salt Castle) in the early eighth centuryRegional
Bolivia (regional): Public Holiday
Santa Cruz regional holiday celebrated on 24 September
Cambodia: Constitutional Day
This national holiday was established to celebrate the signing of the Cambodian constitution by King Sihanouk.
Dominican Republic: Our Lady of Mercedes Day
This celebration dates back to 1615, when the Mercedians, a Spanish order, established the feast day in honour of the Virgin Mary
Guinea-Bissau: Independence Day
Independence from Portugal was unilaterally declared on 24 September 1973Regional
Malaysia (regional): The Sultan of Johor Hol
6 Safar. Johor only. Marks the death of the previous state Sultan, Al-Mutawakkil Alallah
New Caledonia: New Caledonia Day
Commemorates New Caledonia becoming an overseas territory of France on September 24th 1853.Public sector only
Saudi Arabia: National Day
On September 23rd 1932, King Abdulaziz announced the unification of the country as a kingdom
South Africa: Heritage Day
Known as Erfenisdag in Afrikaans, the intention of Heritage Day is for all South Africans to celebrate their heritage, the diversity of their beliefs and traditions and remember their struggles against ApartheidRegional
Spain (regional): La Mercè
This celebration dates back to 1615, when the Mercedians, a Spanish order, established the feast day in honour of the Virgin Mary
Trinidad and Tobago: Republic Day
Trinidad and Tobago officially became a republic on Aug. 1, 1976. However, Republic Day is on Sept. 24, when the county’s Parliament convened for the first time. To honor it, people listen to speeches and attend special public events.Observances on September 24th 2020
USA: National Cherries Jubilee Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cherries Jubilee Day
USA: Punctuation Day
Some people think an ellipsis is when the moon moves in front of the sun, but you know better...
USA: Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving
The Schwenkfelder Church is a small American Christian body rooted in the 16th-century Protestant Reformation teachings of Caspar Schwenkfeld von Ossig.
United Nations: World Maritime Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Maritime Day
International: World Bollywood Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Bollywood Day.September 23rd 2020 | Go to Today | September 25th 2020
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| General Information for September 24th 2020 | |
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| There are 11 public holidays today. | |
| Day 268 of 2020 | |
| 98 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 39 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1979 - CompuServe launches the first consumer internet service, which features the first public electronic mail service. | |
| 1973 - Guinea-Bissau declares its independence from Portugal. | |
| 1924 - Ayatollah Khomeini is born. | |
| 1664 - The Dutch Republic surrenders New Amsterdam to England. |
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