Day Guide for Monday August 17th 2020

This is our day guide for Monday August 17th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 230 of 2020.

Holidays on August 17th 2020

International: Assumption Day Holiday. The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Argentina: San Martin's Day. San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.
Cambodia: Khmer New Year Holiday. First day of replacement public holidays for the postponed Khmer New Year holidays.

Regional

Canada (regional): Discovery Day. Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.
Costa Rica: Mother's Day. Mother's Day in Costa Rica is a public holiday on the Feast of the Assumption.
Gabon: Independence Day. Marks Gabon's independence from France on August 17th 1960
Indonesia: Independence Day. Marks Indonesia's declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1945
South Korea: Liberation Day Holiday. Marks the liberation of Korea from 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945 after the end of the second World War.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day. Marks a 1777 battle in the War of Independence

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Observances on August 17th 2020

  • United Kingdom: Cupcake Day
  • USA: National Thrift Shop Day
  • Slovenia: Prekmurje Reunification Day
  • USA: Black Cat Appreciation Day

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