Day Guide for Thursday October 24th 2024 What are the holidays on October 24th 2024?

This is our day guide for Thursday October 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 October 24th 2024

Israel: Simchat Torah

Marks the end of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle.

Regional

Pakistan (regional): Founding Day

Commemorates the establishment of the AJK state on this day in 1947.

Zambia: Independence Day

Marks the declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1964

Observances on October 24th 2024

USA: National Bologna Day

The holiday is a load of baloney! Literally.

United Nations: United Nations Day 

UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter.

United Nations: World Development Information Day 

Improving the dissemination of information leads to a greater awareness of the problems of development,

United Kingdom: World Tripe Day

This day is about using all parts of the animals we eat and reducing waste and perfectly good sources of food.

Germany: Day of the Libraries

No matter where you are in the world, libraries play an important part in our communities.

International: International Day Against Climate Change

International Day of Climate Action is a worldwide movement initiated by young people concerned about climate change and global injustice.

International: World Kangaroo Day

Celebrate the unique beauty of Australia's wildlife on World Kangaroo Day and join the movement to protect these iconic marsupials.

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General Information for October 24th 2024
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 298 of 2024
68 days left in 2024
Week 43 of the year
On this Day in History
1973 - Yom Kippur War ends.
1964 - Northern Rhodesia gains independence from the United Kingdom and becomes the Republic of Zambia (Southern Rhodesia remained a colony until the next year, with the Unilateral Declaration of Independence)
1861 – The First Transcontinental Telegraph line across the United States is completed, spelling the end for the 18-month-old Pony Express.
1601 - Danish astronomer (also alchemist, astrologer, elk-owner, prosthetic nose-wearer and nobleman) Tycho Brahe dies from an infection of his bladder.