Day Guide for Thursday August 31st 2023

This is our day guide for Thursday August 31st 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 243 of 2023.

Holidays on August 31st 2023

International: Raksha Bandhan. Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.
Afghanistan: Public Holiday. A public holiday to commemorate the anniversary of the US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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India (regional): Fourth Onam. Fourth day of a popular 10 day Hindu harvest festival

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India (regional): Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti. The birthday of Narayana Guru, a great Saint and Social reformer of India

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India (regional): Pang Lhabsol. This is the main festival of the Hindu Nepalese community of Sikkim celebrated usually in the month of September.
Kyrgyzstan: Independence Day. The Republic of Kyrgyzstan was declared an independent, sovereign, democratic state on 31 August 1991
Malaysia: National Day. 31st August marks Malaysia's Independence Day. Also known as Merdeka Day
Moldova: Romanian Language Day. Marks the demonstrations of 1989 that made Moldova adopt its language laws

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Nepal (regional): Gaijatra. This is a Hindu festival that honours those who have died during the past year.
Trinidad and Tobago: Independence Day. Commemorates the independence of Trinidad and Tobago from the United Kingdom in 1962

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Observances on August 31st 2023

  • USA: Eat Outside day
  • USA: National Bacon Day
  • USA: National Matchmaker Day
  • USA: National Trail Mix Day
  • Romania: Romanian Language Day
  • United Kingdom: National Burger Day
  • United Kingdom: International Cabernet Day
  • United Nations: International Day for People of African Descent
  • International: Raksha Bandhan

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