Day Guide for Sunday March 24th 2024 What are the holidays on March 24th 2024?

This is our day guide for Sunday March 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 March 24th 2024

Argentina: Truth and Justice Memorial Day

Anniversary of the coup d'état that started the dictatorial rule of the Proceso in 1976

Azerbaijan: Novruz Holiday

Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring

Regional

India (regional): Holi Dahan

The day before Holi commemorates the burning of the demon Holika

Not a Public Holiday

Israel: Purim

Purim remembers the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to destroy them as recorded in the Book of Esther.

Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Tabaung

Seven months after Buddha began his teachings, 1,250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach

Nepal: Fagu Purnima

Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology

Sri Lanka: Madin Full Moon Poya

Marks Buddha's first visit to his hometown, Kapilavastu, following his enlightenment

Observances on March 24th 2024

United Nations: Right to Truth Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims 

USA: National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day

United Nations: World Tuberculosis Day

A day to raise awareness of the world’s deadliest infectious killer.

Israel: Purim

Purim remembers the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to destroy them as recorded in the Book of Esther.

International: Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter and commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

USA: National Cocktail Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cocktail Day.

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General Information for March 24th 2024
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 84 of 2024
282 days left in 2024
Week 12 of the year
On this Day in History
2008 - Bhutan officially becomes a democracy with its first general election.
1973 - The Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd's Iconic Album - is released.
1918 - The SS War Knight is shipwrecked off the coast of the Isle of Wight.
1829 - The Catholic Relief Act is passed in the United Kingdom.