Day Guide for Saturday October 24th 2020 What are the holidays on October 24th 2020?

This is our day guide for Saturday October 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 October 24th 2020

International: Maha Navami

Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga

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India (regional): Durga Ashtami

Durgastami or Mahastami is the eighth day of the Durga Puja festival

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India (regional): Maha Ashtami

The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana

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Pakistan (regional): Founding Day

Commemorates the establishment of the AJK state on this day in 1947.

Seychelles: Public Holiday

A public holiday to mark the inauguration of President Patrick Herminie.

Zambia: Independence Day

Marks the declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1964

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General Information for October 24th 2020
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 298 of 2020
68 days left in 2020
Week 43 of the year
On this Day in History
2004 - Arsenal Football Club loses to Manchester United, ending a row of unbeaten matches at 49 matches, which is the record in the Premier League.
1861 – The First Transcontinental Telegraph line across the United States is completed, spelling the end for the 18-month-old Pony Express.
1648 – The Peace of Westphalia is signed, marking the end of the Thirty Years' War.
1601 - Danish astronomer (also alchemist, astrologer, elk-owner, prosthetic nose-wearer and nobleman) Tycho Brahe dies from an infection of his bladder.