This is our day guide for Sunday September 24th 2023 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 2023
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Austria (regional): Saint Rupert's Day
Saint Rupert (Heiliger Rupert), founded Salzburg (Salt Castle) in the early eighth centuryRegional
Bhutan (regional): Thimphu Tshechu
Tshechu are annual religious Bhutanese festivals held in each district of BhutanRegional
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
India (regional): Janmostav of Srimatna Sankardev
Birthday of Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th–16th century Assamese polymath
Iran: Martyrdom of Imam Hassan Asgari
Imam Hassan Asgari was the 11th Imam of Twelver Shia Islam and was poisoned in 874 AD.
New Caledonia: New Caledonia Day
Commemorates New Caledonia becoming an overseas territory of France on September 24th 1853.
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 ApartheidNot a Public Holiday
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.September 23rd 2023 | Go to Today | September 25th 2023
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| General Information for September 24th 2023 | |
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| There are 12 public holidays today. | |
| Day 267 of 2023 | |
| 98 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 38 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1968 - Swaziland joins the United Nations. | |
| 1957 - Camp Nou, the largest stadium in Europe, is opened in Barcelona. | |
| 1906 - U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation's first National Monument. | |
| 1664 - The Dutch Republic surrenders New Amsterdam to England. |
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