Day Guide for Saturday October 24th 2026 What are the holidays on October 24th 2026?

This is our day guide for Saturday October 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 October 24th 2026

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 2026

USA: National Make A Difference Day

This community service event that is held on the fourth Saturday in October.

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.

United Kingdom: RSPB Feed the Birds Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of RSPB Feed the Birds 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 2026
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 297 of 2026
68 days left in 2026
Week 43 of the year
On this Day in History
1995 - A total solar eclipse is visible from Iran, India, Thailand, and other parts of South-east Asia.
1977 - Veterans Day is observed on the fourth Monday in October for the seventh and last time. (The holiday is once again observed on November 11 beginning the following year.)
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.