Day Guide for Saturday February 24th 2024 What are the holidays on February 24th 2024?

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 century

Regional

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 dynasty

Not a Public Holiday

North Korea: Tree Planting Day

This traditional folk festival involves people across North Korea planting trees

Regional

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 Senator

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General Information for February 24th 2024
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.
1711 - George Frideric Handel's 'Rinaldo', the first Italian opera to be written for the London stage, premieres.
1500 - It's a boy! Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Spain, Archduke of Austria and last of the most powerful line of the Hapsburg family, is born. His coronation takes place 30 years later to the day.