Day Guide for Thursday September 12th 2024 What are the holidays on September 12th 2024?

This is our day guide for Thursday September 12th 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 September 12th 2024

Antigua and Barbuda: National Day of Prayer

To seek God’s divine intervention, guidance and blessings amidst an increase in violent crime.

Iran: Martyrdom of Imam Hassan Asgari

Imam Hassan Asgari was the 11th Imam of Twelver Shia Islam and was poisoned in 874 AD.

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Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

Niger State governor has declared three days of public holidays for the distribution of palliatives across the state.

Observances on September 12th 2024

USA: National Chocolate Milkshake Day

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

USA: National Day of Encouragement

Come on - you can do this - you can celebrate the National Day of Encouragement!

USA: National Video Games Day

Video Games are the form of entertainment that generates the most revenue, with many games earning more than blockbuster movies.

United Nations: Day for South-South Cooperation 

Cooperation between developing countries in the southern hemisphere is important to each country's prosperity.

Russia: Day of Conception

Yep, if you have a baby nine months after this holiday, you could win a prize.

USA: National Programmers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Programmers Day

International: International Crochet Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Crochet Day.

USA: National School Pictures Day

Picking out the perfect outfit. Making sure you have an awesome hairstyle. Smiling your best smile. Everyone has memories of school Picture Day, and this national holiday exists to celebrate the big hair, missing teeth and questionable fashion choices.

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General Information for September 12th 2024
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 256 of 2024
110 days left in 2024
Week 37 of the year
On this Day in History
1961 - The African and Malagasy Union is founded.
1959 - Premiere of Bonanza, the first regularly scheduled TV program presented in color.
1683 - Austro-Ottoman War: Battle of Vienna - several European armies join forces to defeat the Ottoman Empire.
490 BC - The Greeks are defeated by Datis, nephew of Darius I at the Battle of Marathon. Created in tribute to Phillipides who ran 26 miles to warn the Athenians about the Persians, the modern Marathon is a physically and mentally tough run which takes place around the world.