This is our day guide for Saturday February 24th 2024 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 February 24th 2024
Brunei: National Day (in lieu)
Marks full independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. It is the National Day of Brunei
Estonia: Independence Day
Marks the declaration of independence from the Germans near the end of the first world war.Regional
India (regional): Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Guru Ravidas was a north Indian mystic in the 15th centuryRegional
India (regional): Bhumchu Festival
An annual Buddhist festival that is said to predict the fate of Sikkim state for the coming year.Regional
India (regional): Bir Chilarai Divas
Bir Chilarai was a legendary 16th century general from the Assam Koch royal dynastyNot a Public Holiday
North Korea: Tree Planting Day
This traditional folk festival involves people across North Korea planting treesRegional
Philippines (regional): Cebu City Charter Day
A Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Cebu to mark the foundation of Cebu City.Not a Public Holiday
Taiwan: Lantern Festival
Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven
Thailand: Makha Bucha
Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.Not a Public Holiday
USA (regional): Edward Dickinson Baker Day
Honors Edward Dickinson Baker, who was Oregon's second United States SenatorFebruary 23rd 2024 | Go to Today | February 25th 2024
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| General Information for February 24th 2024 | |
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| There are 10 public holidays today. | |
| Day 55 of 2024 | |
| 311 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 08 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2008 - Fidel Castro retires as president of Cuba after nearly 50 years. | |
| 1981 - Buckingham Palace ends months of speculation by officially announcing the news that the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer are to be married. | |
| 1955 - Future Formula 1 champion and team captain Alain Prost is born. | |
| 1711 - George Frideric Handel's 'Rinaldo', the first Italian opera to be written for the London stage, premieres. |
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