This is our day guide for Friday December 27th 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 December 27th 2024
International: Christmas Holiday
Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th DecemberRegional
India (regional): Shaheedi Sabha
Punjab. Commemorates the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh's family in 1705.Public sector only
India (regional): Public Holiday
A government holiday in Karnataka and Telangana to mark the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.Not a Public Holiday
Ireland: Bank Holiday
Banks are closed today for the extended Christmas periodPublic sector only
Nigeria (regional): Calabar Carnival
A work-free day for civil and public servants in Cross River State, to promote involvement in the Carnival.
North Korea: Constitution Day
The DPRK Socialist Constitution was adopted on December 27th 1972 with Kim Il-sung becoming the President of North Korea.Regional
Pakistan (regional): Anniversary of Benazir Bhutto's Death
On December 27th 2007 Benazir Bhutto was killed in a gun and suicide bomb attack after an election rally in Rawlapindi, shortly after returning to Pakistan from self-imposed exileNot a Public Holiday
United Kingdom (regional): Bank Holiday
In Northern Ireland, Banks are closed today for the extended Christmas periodDecember 26th 2024 | Go to Today | December 28th 2024
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| General Information for December 27th 2024 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 362 of 2024 | |
| 4 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 52 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1978 - Big Star band member Chris Bell is killed in a car crash. | |
| 1968 - The Apollo 8 mission successfully splashes down in the Pacific. | |
| 1923 - The French engineer and architect Gustave Eiffel dies (b. 1832). | |
| 537 - The Hagia Sophia is finally complete after five years, ten months and four days of building. |
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