Day Guide for Thursday September 24th 2026 What are the holidays on September 24th 2026?

This is our day guide for Thursday September 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 September 24th 2026

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Austria (regional): Saint Rupert's Day

Saint Rupert (Heiliger Rupert), founded Salzburg (Salt Castle) in the early eighth century

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Bolivia (regional): Public Holiday

Santa Cruz regional holiday celebrated on 24 September

Cambodia: Constitutional Day

This national holiday was established to celebrate the signing of the Cambodian constitution by King Sihanouk.

Dominican Republic: Our Lady of Mercedes Day

This celebration dates back to 1615, when the Mercedians, a Spanish order, established the feast day in honour of the Virgin Mary

Guinea-Bissau: Independence Day

Independence from Portugal was unilaterally declared on 24 September 1973

New Caledonia: New Caledonia Day

Commemorates New Caledonia becoming an overseas territory of France on September 24th 1853.

South Africa: Heritage Day

Known as Erfenisdag in Afrikaans, the intention of Heritage Day is for all South Africans to celebrate their heritage, the diversity of their beliefs and traditions and remember their struggles against Apartheid

South Korea: Harvest Festival Holiday

Chuseok, the Harvest Moon Festival is one of Korea's most cherished holidays

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Spain (regional): La Mercè

This celebration dates back to 1615, when the Mercedians, a Spanish order, established the feast day in honour of the Virgin Mary

Thailand: Prince Mahidol Day

The father of King Bhumibol is regarded as the father of modern medicine in Thailand.

Trinidad and Tobago: Republic Day

Trinidad and Tobago officially became a republic on Aug. 1, 1976. However, Republic Day is on Sept. 24, when the county’s Parliament convened for the first time. To honor it, people listen to speeches and attend special public events.

Observances on September 24th 2026

United Nations: World Maritime Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Maritime Day

USA: Innergize Day

As summer has officially ended, this is a day intended to be spent in relaxation.

USA: National Cherries Jubilee Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cherries Jubilee Day

USA: Punctuation Day

Some people think an ellipsis is when the moon moves in front of the sun, but you know better...

USA: Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving

The Schwenkfelder Church is a small American Christian body rooted in the 16th-century Protestant Reformation teachings of Caspar Schwenkfeld von Ossig.

International: World Bollywood Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Bollywood Day.

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General Information for September 24th 2026
There are 11 public holidays today.
Day 267 of 2026
98 days left in 2026
Week 39 of the year
On this Day in History
1990 - Periodic Great White Spot is observed on Saturn.
1957 - Camp Nou, the largest stadium in Europe, is opened in Barcelona.
1946 - Cathay Pacific Airways is founded in Hong Kong.
1853 - Admiral Despointes formally takes possession of New Caledonia in the name of France.