Day Guide for Thursday August 11th 2022

This is our day guide for Thursday August 11th 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 223 of 2022.

Holidays on August 11th 2022

Chad: Independence Day. On 11 August 1960, Chad gained its independence from France

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India (regional): Raksha Bandhan. Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.

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India (regional): Jhulan Purnima. Jhulan Yatra is one of the most important festivals in Odisha for the followers of Lord Krishna.
Japan: Mountain Day. A new holiday since 2016, celebrating the nation's mountains. Mountain Day is intended is to provide “opportunities to get familiar with mountains and appreciate blessings from mountains".
Sri Lanka: Nikini Full Moon Poya. Marks the retreat of the Bhikkhus following the Buddha's death, commemorated by a period of fasting and of retreat for the monastic communities

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Observances on August 11th 2022

  • USA: National Presidential Joke Day
  • USA: National Raspberry Bombe Day
  • United Kingdom: National Bakewell Tart Day
  • USA: Hip Hop Celebration Day
  • International: Raksha Bandhan

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