Day Guide for Friday October 18th 2024 What are the holidays on October 18th 2024?

This is our day guide for Friday October 18th 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 18th 2024

Not a Public Holiday

Azerbaijan: Independence Day

Adoption of the declaration of independence on October 18th 1991

Myanmar: Full Moon of Thadingyut Holiday Holiday

The Festival of Lights marks the end of the perod of Buddhist lent

Public sector only

USA (regional): Alaska Day

Marks the official transfer of Alaska from Russia to USA on October 18th 1867

Zambia: National Prayer Day

Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015

Observances on October 18th 2024

USA: National Chocolate Cupcake Day

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

Croatia: National Necktie Day

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

USA: National No Beard Day

This is the one day in the year when you should try to have a close shave.

International: World Menopause Day

World Menopause Day is a worldwide awareness call for women who face health issues when approaching, during and beyond the menopause.

Kazakhstan: Spiritual Consent Day

Find out the history and background to the Spiritual Consent Day observed in Kazakhstan.

USA: National Exascale Day

Find out the history and background to National Exascale Day

USA: National Mammography Day

National Mammography Day is observed annually on the third Friday in October as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

United Kingdom: Global Champagne Day

Don't wait until New Year's Eve - clink your glasses today for Global Champagne Day

International: World Okapi Day

Learn about the fascinating Okapi, its conservation challenges and how you can contribute to safeguarding this unique species' future.

International: Developmental Language Disorder Day

Shine a light on Developmental Language Disorder Day, a global event fostering awareness and support for this common yet hidden condition affecting millions.

USA: National Mashed Potato Day

Celebrate National Mashed Potato Day! Discover the history of this comforting dish, explore different ways to enjoy it, and get ideas for making your own perfect mashed potatoes.

International: World Humanitarian Action Day

Learn about World Humanitarian Action Day on October 19th, a day to appreciate humanitarian heroes and take action to support those in need around the globe.

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General Information for October 18th 2024
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 292 of 2024
74 days left in 2024
Week 42 of the year
On this Day in History
2007 - Karachi bombings: A suicide attack on a motorcade carrying former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto kills 139 and wounds 450 more. Bhutto herself is uninjured.
1931 - Thomas Edison, the US inventor, dies.
1356 - Basel earthquake, the most significant historic seismological event north of the Alps, destroys the town of Basel, Switzerland.
320 - Pappus of Alexandria, Greek philosopher, observes an eclipse of the sun and writes a commentary on The Great Astronomer(Almagest).