Day Guide for Friday September 24th 2021 What are the holidays on September 24th 2021?

This is our day guide for Friday September 24th 2021 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 2021

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Australia (regional): Grand Final Eve

Victoria. Since 2015, the day before the AFL Grand Final has been declared a public holiday

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Austria (regional): Saint Rupert's Day

Saint Rupert (Heiliger Rupert), founded Salzburg (Salt Castle) in the early eighth century

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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 1973

New Caledonia: New Caledonia Day

Commemorates New Caledonia becoming an overseas territory of France on September 24th 1853.

Not a Public Holiday

Samoa: Vaccination Campaign

Non-working days in Samoa for the vaccination campaign.

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 Apartheid

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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

Thailand: Prince Mahidol Day

The father of King Bhumibol is regarded as the father of modern medicine in Thailand.

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.

Turks and Caicos Islands: National Youth Day

A day to honour and celebrate the youth of the Turks and Caicos Islands

Observances on September 24th 2021

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.

Germany: German Butterbrot Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of German Butterbrot Day

USA: Native American Day

Native American Day is a good reminder to reflect on, and learn more about, the important contributions of Native American people.

United Kingdom: World's Biggest Coffee Morning

World's Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan Cancer Support's biggest fundraising event.

International: World Bollywood Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Bollywood Day.

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General Information for September 24th 2021
There are 13 public holidays today.
Day 267 of 2021
98 days left in 2021
Week 38 of the year
On this Day in History
1990 - Periodic Great White Spot is observed on Saturn.
1932 - Gandhi and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar agree to the Poona Pact, which reserved seats in the Indian provincial legislatures for the "Depressed Classes" (Untouchables).
1890 - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy.
1830 - Belgian Revolution: A revolutionary committee of notables forms the Provisional Government of Belgium.