Day Guide for Thursday August 19th 2021

This is our day guide for Thursday August 19th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 231 of 2021.

Holidays on August 19th 2021

International: Ashura. Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram
Afghanistan: Independence Day. Independence from British imperial control over Afghan foreign affairs in 1919
Myanmar: Public Holiday. Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Regional

Philippines (regional): Birthday of Manuel L Quezon. Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and Aurora

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Observances on August 19th 2021

  • Vietnam: August Revolution Commemoration Day
  • International: International Orangutan Day
  • USA: National Aviation Day
  • United Kingdom: National Potato Day
  • USA: National Soft Ice Cream Day
  • Ukraine: Saviour of the Apple Feast Day
  • United Nations: World Humanitarian Day 
  • International: World Photography Day

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