Day Guide for Sunday September 24th 2023 What are the holidays on September 24th 2023?

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 century

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Bhutan (regional): Thimphu Tshechu

Tshechu are annual religious Bhutanese festivals held in each district of Bhutan

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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

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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 Apartheid

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.

Observances on September 24th 2023

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.

USA: Innergize Day

As summer has officially ended, this is a day intended to be spent in relaxation.

USA: National Gold Star Mother’s Day

A day to recognize those mothers who have lost a son or daughter in action against an enemy of America.

New Zealand: Daylight Savings Begins

Get ready to set your clocks forward by one hour as daylight savings time starts.

International: World Rivers Day

The fourth Sunday in September is a chance to celebrate the world's waterway that bring life to our countries.

Austria: European Heritage Day

A day to celebrate Austria's role at the centre of Europe and the importance of its heritage.

International: World Bollywood Day

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

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General Information for September 24th 2023
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
1973 - Guinea-Bissau declares its independence from Portugal.
1906 - U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation's first National Monument.
1890 - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy.
1853 - Admiral Despointes formally takes possession of New Caledonia in the name of France.