October 24 Holidays

October 24 is the 297th day of the year. More than 15 holidays and observances fall on the date. Disarmament Week begins on October 24 — United Nations Day — and runs for one week, calling on governments to renew their commitment to nuclear disarmament and arms control treaties. My Best Winter Skin Day was created to encourage skin hydration and protection routines as the colder, drier months begin. National Jamaican Jerk Day celebrates the Jamaican dry-rub and wet-marinated cooking method developed by the Maroon communities in the Blue Mountains, characterized by scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, and a slow wood-fired cooking technique. National Senior UTI Awareness Day was established to raise awareness that urinary tract infections in elderly patients can present with atypical symptoms — including confusion and behavior changes — that are frequently misdiagnosed. This page is refreshed each year as new observances are added.