This is our day guide for Tuesday September 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 September 24th 2024
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Austria (regional): Saint Rupert's Day
Saint Rupert (Heiliger Rupert), founded Salzburg (Salt Castle) in the early eighth centuryRegional
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
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 ApartheidRegional
Spain (regional): La Mercè
This celebration dates back to 1615, when the Mercedians, a Spanish order, established the feast day in honour of the Virgin MaryNot a Public Holiday
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.September 23rd 2024 | Go to Today | September 25th 2024
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| General Information for September 24th 2024 | |
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| There are 10 public holidays today. | |
| Day 268 of 2024 | |
| 98 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 39 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1973 - Guinea-Bissau declares its independence from Portugal. | |
| 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. | |
| 1830 - Belgian Revolution: A revolutionary committee of notables forms the Provisional Government of Belgium. |
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