Day Guide for Sunday October 13th 2024 What are the holidays on October 13th 2024?

This is our day guide for Sunday October 13th 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 October 13th 2024

International: Vijay Dashami

The festival of Dusseha symbolizes the triumph of good over evil in the legend of Rama and Ravana

International: Durga Puja

Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves worship of Goddess Durga symbolising power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.

American Samoa: White Sunday

A religious day dedicated to the children of American Samoa

Burundi: Prince Louis Rwagasore Day

Marks the assassination in 1961 of a Burundi nationalist and prime minister

Regional

India (regional): Janmostav of Srimatna Sankardev

Birthday of Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th–16th century Assamese polymath

Thailand: The Passing of King Bhumibol

In remembrance of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX who died on October 13th 2016.

Observances on October 13th 2024

United Nations: International Day for Disaster Reduction 

A day focused on promoting a global culture of disaster reduction and preparedness.

USA: National No Bra Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National No Bra Day

USA: National Train Your Brain Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Train Your Brain Day

USA: National Yorkshire Pudding Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Yorkshire Pudding Day

USA: Navy Birthday

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Navy Birthday

USA: Clergy Appreciation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Clergy Appreciation Day (or Pastor Appreciation Day or Ministry Appreciation Day)

Germany: Grandparents' Day

In Germany, Grandmothers' Day was established in 2010 and is celebrated on the second Sunday in October.

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General Information for October 13th 2024
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 287 of 2024
79 days left in 2024
Week 41 of the year
On this Day in History
1990 - End of the Lebanese Civil War. Syrian forces launch an attack on the free areas of Lebanon removing General Michel Aoun from the presidential palace.
1970 - Fiji joins the United Nations.
1892 - Edward Emerson Barnard discovers D/1892 T1, the first comet discovered by photographic means, on the night of October 13–14.
1812 - War of 1812: Battle of Queenston Heights - As part of the Niagara campaign in Ontario, Canada, United States forces under General Stephen Van Rensselaer are repulsed from invading Canada by British and native troops led by Sir Isaac Brock.