Saturday, October 24, 2026 in calendar
. Calendar day information: events, name days, extended name days, sunset and sunrise.
Day events
Top eventsWorld Polio Day
0World Development Information Day
0United Nations Day
0Global Media and Information Literacy Week
0Global Media and Information Literacy Week takes place annually from 24 to 31 October. Led by UNESCO and recognized by the United Nations, the initiative promotes critical thinking, responsible media use and the ability to identify misinformation. The 2026 theme, "We All Play a Part – Media and Information Literacy for the People", highlights the shared responsibility of individuals, institutions and communities in building a trustworthy information environment.
Disarmament Week
0Disarmament Week is observed annually from 24 to 30 October, beginning on United Nations Day. Established following the UN General Assembly's 1978 special session on disarmament, the week promotes public awareness of disarmament, arms control and international security. It highlights the importance of international cooperation in preventing arms proliferation, reducing weapons and creating a safer and more peaceful world.
16th International Folk Culture Festival "Belarusian Fair in Daugavpils"
0The programme features traditional folk music, dances, craft workshops and exhibitions celebrating Belarusian cultural heritage. The 2026 edition focuses on bread and its symbolic role in folk traditions. The festival promotes cultural diversity, heritage preservation and international cooperation.
Name days
Top namesPosition in Calendar
- Day of year
- 297 day of the year, 68 days left
- ISO week
- 43
- Day of week
- Saturday (the 43 time this weekday occurs in the year)
- Month / quarter
- 24 day of month, quarter 4
Astronomy and nature
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio ♏
- Chinese Zodiac
- snake 蛇
- Season
- Astronomical: Autumn. Until next season: 58 days. Meteorological: Autumn. Until next season: 38 days.
- Next astronomical event
- Winter solstice on 21 Dec 2026 (in 58 days)
- Moon
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- Moon direction
- waxing
- Moon phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Age
- 12.4 days
- New Moon
- Nov 9
- Full Moon
- Oct 26
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise and sunset times for the largest cities in Latvia. Times shown in Europe/Riga.
| City | Civil dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Sunset | Civil dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riga | 7:36 AM | 8:16 AM | 1:07 PM | 5:59 PM | 6:38 PM | 09:43 |
| Daugavpils | 7:25 AM | 8:03 AM | 12:58 PM | 5:52 PM | 6:30 PM | 09:49 |
| Liepaja | 7:48 AM | 8:27 AM | 1:20 PM | 6:12 PM | 6:51 PM | 09:45 |
| Jelgava | 7:37 AM | 8:16 AM | 1:09 PM | 6:01 PM | 6:40 PM | 09:44 |
| Jurmala | 7:38 AM | 8:17 AM | 1:09 PM | 6:00 PM | 6:40 PM | 09:43 |