Important Days and Dates
Important Days and Dates 2024: Government job exams like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, RRB JE and RRB NTPC often include questions about important national and international days in their static GK section. Being well versed in these dates can be a valuable asset to crack the steady GK section and gain a competitive edge in these exams.
To assist the candidates in their exam preparation, HINDSSCADDA is providing a comprehensive list of important days and dates for the year 2024. Aspirants should give priority to remembering these important dates to confidently answer any related questions coming in the exam.
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In this article, we have compiled a list of all the important days and dates (National and International Days) of the year 2024 month wise. Therefore, candidates can click on a particular day and get detailed information about that particular day. Below is the list of important days and dates throughout the year including important events, festivals etc.
List of important days of the year
Candidates need to remember the list of important dates and days in 2024 for better preparation. Bookmark this article and read it at regular intervals for revision. Try to know all the important national and international days and remember them well.
Important days of January
January marks the beginning of a new year, symbolizing new beginnings and opportunities for growth and change. It is also important because it has the national festival of India Republic Day, martyrdom day of Mahatma Gandhi which is marked as Martyr's Day. Check out the list of national and international days in January given below:
List of Important Days in January 2024 | |
1 January | English New Year, Army Medical Corps Establishment Day, Global Family Day, World Peace Day |
4 January | World Braille Day |
6 January | World War Orphans Day |
8 January | African National Congress Foundation Day |
9 January | Pravasi Bharatiya Divas NRI Day |
10 January | World Laughter Day, World Hindi Day |
11 January | Death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri |
12 January | National Youth Day (Birthday of Swami Vivekananda) |
15 January | Army Day (Field Marshall KM Cariappa took over the command of the Army on this day in 1949 from the British), Pongal, Makar Sankranti |
25 January | International Customs Duty Day, India Tourism Day, National Voters Day |
26 January | Republic Day |
27 January | International Holocaust Day (The largest Nazi death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated by Soviet troops on Jan 27, 1945.), International Day of Commemoration |
28 January | Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai |
30 January | Mahatma Gandhi's Martyrdom Day (Martyr's Day) World Leprosy Eradication Day |
important days of february
February is dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of African Americans and recognizing their struggles for civil rights and equality. Check out the list of national and international days of February given below:
List of Important Days in February | |
1 February | Indian Coast Guard Day |
2 February | World Wetlands Day |
4 February | World Cancer Day |
4 February | National Day of Sri Lanka |
7 February | International Development Week |
12 February | Darwin Day |
12 February | Abraham Lincoln's Birthday |
13 February | Sarojini Naidu's Birth Anniversary |
14 February | Saint Valentine's Day |
18 February | Taj Mahotsav |
20 February | World Day of Social Justice |
21 February | International Mother Language Day |
22 February | World Scout Day |
24 February | Central Excise Day |
27 February | World Sustainable Energy Day |
28 February | National Science Day |
important days of march
March is a month dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world and advocating for gender equality. Check out the list of national and international days of March below:
Important days of April
April is associated with environmental awareness, Earth Day reminds of the importance of environmental protection and sustainability. Check out the list of national and international days of April given below:
important days of may
May 1 is celebrated as Labor Day in many countries, honoring the contributions and achievements of workers and the labor movement. Check out the list of national and international days of May given below:
important days of june
World Environment Day in June highlights environmental awareness, encouraging global action to protect the planet and promote sustainable development. Check out the list of national and international days of June given below:
important days of july
Celebrates India's victory against Pakistan in the Kargil War of July 1999. Kargil Vijay Diwas honors the sacrifice of Indian soldiers and celebrates the success of Operation Vijay. Check out the list of national and international days of July given below:
Important days of August
It marks Indian independence from British rule in August 1947, an important milestone in the country's history and the culmination of years of struggle for independence. August also shares many important events from the past on an international level. Check out the list of national and international days in August given below:
List of Important Days in August | |
7 August (1st Sunday) | International Friendship Day |
3 August | Independence Day of Niger |
5 August | Independence Day of Upper Volta |
6 August | Hiroshima Day |
9 August | International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples |
9 August | Quit India Movement Day and Nagasaki Day |
12 August | international youth day |
15 August | Independence Day of India |
23 August | International Day for the remembrance of the slave trade and its abolition |
29 August | National Sports Day |
important days in september
September is associated with promoting peace and non-violence, the International Day of Peace emphasizes the importance of peaceful conflict resolution. September is also significant for Hindi Divas, which commemorates the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of India. It throws light on the importance and propagation of Hindi. Check out the list of national and international days in September given below:
List of Important Days in September | |
1 to 7 September | National Nutrition Week |
2 September | World Coconut Day |
3 September | Skyscraper Day |
5 September | Teachers' Day (Dr. Radhakrishnan's birthday)Forgiveness day |
5 September | International Day of Charity |
7 September | Independence Day of Brazil |
8 September | World Literacy Day |
8 September | World Physical Therapy Day |
10 September | World Suicide Prevention Day |
11 September | National Forest Martyrs Day |
14 September | hindi day |
14 September | World First Air Day |
15 September | Engineer's Day in India, International Day of Democracy |
16 September | World Ozone Day, International Day for Preservation |
21 September | Alzheimer's Day, International Day of Peace |
25 September | Social Justice Day |
26 September | Day of the Deaf |
27 September | World Tourism Day |
29 September | World Heart Day |
30 September | International Translation Day |
25 September (fourth Sunday of September) | World Rivers Day |
Important days of October
The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, revered as the Father of the Nation, is celebrated in October. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated with prayers, tributes and service actions to honor his teachings of non-violence and truth. Check out the list of national and international days of October given below:
List of Important Days in October | |
1 October | International Day of the Older Person |
2 October | Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, the International Day of Non-violence |
3 October (first Monday) | World Habitat Day |
4 October | World Animal Welfare Day |
5 October | World Teacher's Day |
8 October | Indian Air Force Day |
9 October | World Postal Day |
10 October | National Post Day |
11 October | International Girl Child Day |
12 October | world arthritis day |
13 October | UN International Day for National Disaster Reduction |
13 October (2nd Thursday) | World Sight Day |
14 October | World Standards Day |
15 October | World White Cane Day (guiding the Blind) |
16 October | World Food Day |
17 October | International Day for the Eradication of Poverty |
20 October | world statistics day |
24 October | UN Day, World Development Information Day |
30 October | World Thrift Day |
31 October | National Unity Day |
important days of november
Diwali Celebrated in November, Diwali, the festival of lights, holds great cultural and religious significance for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists. November is also celebrated as the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru which is celebrated as Children's Day. Check out the list of national and international days in November given below:
List of Important Days in November | |
1 November | world vegan day |
5 November | World Radiography Day, World Tsunami Day |
7 November | National Cancer Awareness Day |
9 November | Legal Services day |
14 November | Children's Day in India , Jawaharlal Nehru's birthdayWorld Diabetes Day |
16 November | International Day for Endurance |
17 November | World Student Day, National Journalism Day, National Epilepsy Day |
18 November | world adult day |
19 November | world citizen day |
20 November | Africa Industrialization Day, Universal Children's Day |
21 November | World Television Day, World Fisheries Day |
25 November | World Non-veg Day |
26 November | Constitution Day of India |
29 November | International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People |
30th November | flag day |
important days of december
Indian Navy Day is celebrated in December, honoring the achievements and contributions of the Indian Navy to national security. It is reminiscent of Operation Trident during the Indo-Pak war of 1971. Check out the list of national and international days in December given below:
List of Important Days in December | |
1 December | World Aids Day |
2 December | World Computer Literacy Day, International Day of Abolition of Slavery |
3 December | International Day for People with Disabilities, World Conservation Day |
4 December | Navy Day |
5 December | International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development |
7 December | Armed Forces Flag Day, International Civil Aviation Day |
9 December | The International Day Against Corruption |
10 December | Human Rights Day |
11 December | international mountain day |
14 December | international energy day |
16 December | Vijay Diwas |
18 December | International Migrants Day |
19 December | Goa's Liberation Day |
20 December | International Human Solidarity |
22 December | National Mathematics Day |
23 December | Kisan Divas (Farmer's Day) |
24 December | National Consumers Day |
25 December Christmas | Christmas Day |
PDF of important days and dates
Important Days and Dates are one of the scoring topics in any competitive exam as a question is always asked. Candidates can download important days and dates pdf from the link given below.
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