2026
Later action
Independence Day of the Republic of Liberia
Kept the July 26 anniversary and designated Monday, July 27, 2026 as the public-holiday observance because July 26 fell on Sunday.
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What is celebrated on July 24?
See the observances and verified observance-history milestones attached to July 24. Each observance keeps its own source and date details.
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2023
Institutional decision
International Day of Care and Support
The official UN action record for UN General Assembly resolution A/RES/77/317 gives the adoption/action date as 24 July 2023.
2023
Institutional decision
World Steelpan Day
The UN Digital Library action record gives 24 July 2023, adopted without a vote at the 93rd plenary meeting.
2021
First observance
National Day of Motoring
MINI USA explicitly described July 24, 2021 as the first National Day of Motoring.
2013
Institutional decision
World Toilet Day
UN Digital Library records 24 July 2013 as the action/adoption date of General Assembly resolution A/RES/67/291.
2013
Later action
World Toilet Day
Recognized the existing 19 November World Toilet Day as an official United Nations observance in the context of Sanitation for All and assigned a facilitation role to UN-Water.
1849
First observance
Pioneer Day
Utah Historical Society documents an early 1849 commemoration, not universal founder of all contemporary events.
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Other in-depth guides on July 24
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Birth Anniversary of Simón Bolívar
Current Venezuelan diplomatic and foreign-ministry publications commemorate Simón Bolívar’s birth anniversary on 24 July, including the 243rd anniversary in 2026. The date is a stable histo…
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Children’s Day
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister’s Office 2026 public-holiday calendar lists Children’s Day on 24 July; the government holidays page likewise identifies 24 July as a national holiday.
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
National Day of Motoring
MINI USA announced National Day of Motoring for 24 July in 2021 and later described the observance as marked each July 24. This supports a stable creator-defined date while remaining distin…
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
National Thermal Engineer Day
Advanced Thermal Solutions sponsors National Thermal Engineer Day, supports a 2015 launch period, currently identifies July 24, and explains the heat-themed date rationale; a conflicting 20…
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
Pioneer Day
State of Utah public-agency holiday calendar
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
Samaritans Awareness Day
Samaritans’ current campaign page states that Samaritans Awareness Day is on July 24 because its listening service is available 24/7; a 2026 branch notice confirms current recurring use.
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6 observances
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Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
Birth Anniversary of Simón Bolívar
Current Venezuelan diplomatic and foreign-ministry publications commemorate Simón Bolívar’s birth anniversary on 24 July, including the 243rd anniversary in 2026. The date is a stable histo…
Source-backedEdition SpecificIn-depth guide
Children’s Day
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister’s Office 2026 public-holiday calendar lists Children’s Day on 24 July; the government holidays page likewise identifies 24 July as a national holiday.
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
National Day of Motoring
MINI USA announced National Day of Motoring for 24 July in 2021 and later described the observance as marked each July 24. This supports a stable creator-defined date while remaining distin…
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
National Thermal Engineer Day
Advanced Thermal Solutions sponsors National Thermal Engineer Day, supports a 2015 launch period, currently identifies July 24, and explains the heat-themed date rationale; a conflicting 20…
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
Pioneer Day
State of Utah public-agency holiday calendar
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
Samaritans Awareness Day
Samaritans’ current campaign page states that Samaritans Awareness Day is on July 24 because its listening service is available 24/7; a 2026 branch notice confirms current recurring use.
How dates are selected
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