This is our day guide for Friday July 24th 2026 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 July 24th 2026
International: Simon Bolivar Day
Simón Bolívar led Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia to independence from the Spanish EmpirePublic sector only
USA (regional): Pioneer Day
Marks the founding of Salt Lake City in 1847 with the arrival Brigham Young and the first Mormon settlers
Vanuatu: Children's Day
A day to promote the welfare and well-being of children and also to celebrate children and what they contribute to societyObservances on July 24th 2026
USA: National Cousins Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cousins Day
USA: National Drive-Thru Day
Drive-Thru services are offered by over 200,000 restaurants in the US.
USA: National Tequila Day
This popular spirit is distilled from the blue agave plant and made only in Mexico.
USA: National Thermal Engineering Day
The Heat is On! National Thermal Engineering Day is on July 24th as that is the hottest day of the year.
Russia: Florists' Day
Weddings, anniversaries, romantic gatherings... none of these events can do without a bouquet of flowers.
International: International Self Care Day
International Self-Care Day provides a focus and opportunity to raise the profile of healthy lifestyle self-care programmes around the world.July 23rd 2026 | Go to Today | July 25th 2026
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| General Information for July 24th 2026 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 205 of 2026 | |
| 160 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 30 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2009 - The MV Arctic Sea, reportedly carrying a cargo of timber, is allegedly hijacked in the North Sea by pirates, but much speculation remains as to the actual cargo and events. | |
| 1972 - Bugojno group is caught by Yugoslav security forces. | |
| 1847 - After 17 months of travel, Brigham Young leads 148 Mormon pioneers into Salt Lake Valley, resulting in the establishment of Salt Lake City. Celebrations of this event include the Pioneer Day Utah state holiday and the Days of '47 Parade. | |
| 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. |
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