Day Guide for Friday October 24th 2025 What are the holidays on October 24th 2025?

This is our day guide for Friday October 24th 2025 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 2025

Hungary: Republic Day (bridge day)

The day of the 1956 uprising against the Soviet Union and the proclamation of the Third Hungarian Republic in 1989.

Nepal: Tihar

Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness

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New Zealand (regional): Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day

Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day is held on the Friday before Labour Day.

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Pakistan (regional): Founding Day

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

Taiwan: Retrocession Day, Battle of Guningtou (in lieu)

As October 25th falls on a Saturday, the previous day will be a public holiday.

Zambia: Independence Day

Marks the declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1964

Observances on October 24th 2025

United Kingdom: Global Champagne Day

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

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.

USA: National Pharmacy Buyer Day

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

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 2025
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 297 of 2025
68 days left in 2025
Week 43 of the year
On this Day in History
1973 - Yom Kippur War ends.
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.
1147 – After a siege of 4 months crusader knights led by Afonso Henriques reconquered Lisbon.