How Many Days Until October 24? Countdown
There are 54 days until United Nations Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026. United Nations Day falls on October 24 each year. The public marker is UN Day: Charter in force 1945. The live timer counts to midnight that morning in the timezone you pick.
2026–2028 dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, October 24 |
| 2027 | Sunday, October 24 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, October 24 |
Add United Nations Day to your calendar
FAQ first
When is United Nations Day 2026?
Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Is United Nations Day a US federal holiday?
No.
Does the United Nations Day countdown repeat each year?
Yes. After the date passes, it rolls to the next year.
How Many Days Until October 24
October 24 is United Nations Day, the 1945 date the UN Charter entered into force. National Bologna Day also occupies US food calendars.
| Marker | Detail | Type |
|---|---|---|
| UN Day | Charter in force 1945 | Observance |
Countdown to United Nations Day
October 24 2026 is a Saturday. Halloween is a week later. It is not a US federal holiday.
Some schools teach a UN lesson this week. The timer is still the 24th at local midnight. The remaining-days number is civil midnight, not a ceremony or store-open time. After United Nations Day passes, the clock rolls to the next October 24.
Why this countdown exists
“How Many Days Until October 24” is on this site because Americans search remaining days until United Nations Day, not because every square is a paid holiday. The public hook is UN Day (Charter in force 1945; Observance). The same morning is also used for weddings, travel, leases, and school dates. The timer zeros at midnight in your timezone, then repeats next year.