Day Guide for Monday August 30th 2021

This is our day guide for Monday August 30th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 242 of 2021.

Holidays on August 30th 2021

International: Summer Bank. August bank Holiday. This is a regional holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

International: Janmashtami. The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat Gita

East Timor: Popular Consultation Day. Marks the date of the 1999 referendum to decide whether East Timor should have autonomy within Indonesia or become independent

Kazakhstan: Constitution Day. One of the most important holidays in Kazakhstan, it marks the adoption of the second post-soviet constitution

Kyrgyzstan: Independence Day Holiday. The Republic of Kyrgyzstan was declared an independent, sovereign, democratic state on 31 August 1991

Myanmar: Public Holiday. Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Nepal: Gaura Festival. During this Hindu festival, women worship goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva to ensure their husband's health and longevity.

Peru: Santa Rosa de Lima. Commemorates Saint Rose of Lima who died on August 24th 1617. Rose of Lima is the patron saint of Peru and the indigenous natives of Latin America

Philippines: National Heroes' Day. Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes

Turkiye: Victory Day. Marks the victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar in 1922, a key battle in the War of Independence

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Observances on August 30th 2021

United Nations: International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
USA: National Toasted Marshmallow Day
USA: Slinky Day
International: International Cabernet Sauvignon Day
International: International Whale Shark Day
USA: National Beach Day

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