Day Guide for Monday August 8th 2016

This is our day guide for Monday August 8th 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 221 of 2016.

Holidays on August 8th 2016

Grenada: Carnival Monday. This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent

Not a Public Holiday

Taiwan: Father's Day. Not a public holiday. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

Tanzania: Nane Nane (Farmer's) Day. Nane Nane ('eight eight') day marks the contribution of farmers to the national economy

Public sector only

USA (regional): Victory Day. Marks victory over Japan on August 15th 1945. State and local government offices are closed. Federal offices remain open.

Zimbabwe: Heroes' Day. Honours those who gave their lives in Zimbabwe's struggle for independence

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There are no observances today.

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