Day Guide for Tuesday August 15th 2023

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 15th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 227 of 2023.

Holidays on August 15th 2023

International: Assumption Day. The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Afghanistan: Victory of the Islamic Emirate. The Taliban have declared a holiday to mark the anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan.
Bangladesh: National Mourning Day. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family were killed by the Army in 1975
Congo: Independence Day. The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15th 1960
Equatorial Guinea: Constitution Day. Equatorial Guinea Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the constitution on August 15th 1982.
Grenada: Carnival Tuesday. This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent
India: Independence Day. On the 15th of August 1947, India became completely independent from British rule
Italy: Ferragosto. Ferragosto is a popular summer holiday in Italy that marks the Feast of the Assumption but has its roots in Ancient Rome

Not a Public Holiday

Japan: Obon. Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
Liechtenstein: National Day. Commemorates the birthday of Prince Franz Josef II as well as the Feast of the Assumption
North Korea: National Liberation Day. Marks the liberation of Korea after 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945
Paraguay: Founding of Asunción. Asunción is one of the oldest Spanish cities in South America, founded on August 15th 1537
South Korea: Liberation Day. Marks the liberation of Korea from 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945 after the end of the second World War.
Zimbabwe: Defence Forces Day. A day to honour Zimbabwe's armed forces and the role they play in defending the nation.

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Observances on August 15th 2023

  • USA: National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
  • USA: National Relaxation Day
  • USA: National V-J Day
  • Poland: Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Canada: National Acadian Day
  • Japan: Obon
  • Australia: National V-J Day
  • Egypt: Flooding of the Nile

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