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
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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 1964October 23rd 2026 | Go to Today | October 25th 2026
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| General Information for October 24th 2026 | |
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| 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 | |
| 1857 - Sheffield FC becomes the world's first football club, in Sheffield, England. | |
| 1648 – The Peace of Westphalia is signed, marking the end of the Thirty Years' War. | |
| 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. |
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