Day Guide for Friday August 19th 2022

This is our day guide for Friday August 19th 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 231 of 2022.

Holidays on August 19th 2022

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

Afghanistan: Independence Day. Independence from British imperial control over Afghan foreign affairs in 1919

Regional

India (regional): Dahi Handi. A popular festival in Maharashtra on the day after Janmashtami.

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

Regional

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

Public sector only

USA (regional): Statehood Day. Commemorates the anniversary of the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959

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Observances on August 19th 2022

USA: Hawaiian Shirt Day
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
USA: National Men's Grooming Day

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