Day Guide for Tuesday October 15th 2024 What are the holidays on October 15th 2024?

This is our day guide for Tuesday October 15th 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 15th 2024

Cambodia: Commemoration Day of King's Father

Norodom Sihanouk was the head of state of Cambodia in its various states since 1941 until his death in 2012.

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India (regional): Vijaya Dashami Holiday

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.

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India (regional): Public Holiday

Punjab. Public holiday on October 15th for Panchayat elections voting.

Malawi: Mother's Day

This holiday is celebrated on World Rural Women's Day. World Rural Women’s Day was launched in 1995 during the 4th UN World Conference on Women

Nepal: Subha Vijaya Dashami

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

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Pakistan (regional): Public Holiday

Islamabad, Rawalpindi: For the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Council of Heads of Government meeting.

Tunisia: Evacuation Day

Commemorates the retreat of last French soldiers from Bizerte on October 15th 1963

Observances on October 15th 2024

United Nations: International Day of Rural Women 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Rural Women 

USA: National Cheese Curd Day

This by-product of the cheese making process is often made into a tasty treat.

USA: National Grouch Day

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

USA: National I Love Lucy Day

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USA: National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

USA: National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

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United Kingdom: National Roast Pheasant Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Roast Pheasant Day

USA: National White Cane Safety Day

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USA: National Aesthetician Day

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

Brazil: Brazil Teachers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Teachers Day in Brazil

International: Global Handwashing Day

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, washing your hands was an important part of staying healthy.

International: World Students' Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Students' Day.

USA: National Pharmacy Technician Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pharmacy Technician Day

USA: Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity

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General Information for October 15th 2024
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 289 of 2024
77 days left in 2024
Week 42 of the year
On this Day in History
2003 - The Staten Island Ferry boat Andrew J. Barberi runs into a pier at the St. George Ferry Terminal in Staten Island, killing 11 people and injuring 43.
2001 - NASA's Galileo spacecraft passes within 112 miles of Jupiter's moon Io.
1881 - Writer PG Wodehouse is born.
1878 – The Edison Electric Light Company begins operation.