Day Guide for Tuesday August 6th 2024

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 6th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 219 of 2024.

Holidays on August 6th 2024

Antigua and Barbuda: Carnival Tuesday. Second day of public holidays for the Carnival in Antigua and Barbuda

Bangladesh: Public Holiday. To ensure public safety amid the evolving situation following the student movement across the country.

Bolivia: Independence Day. This is Bolivia's National day. It commemorates independence from Spain in 1825

British Virgin Islands: Emancipation Tuesday. Emancipation Festival in the British Virgin Islands marks three-days of public holidays

El Salvador: Fiesta de San Salvador. Festivities are held in honour of the Divine Saviour of the World in San Salvador

Jamaica: Independence Day. Jamaican independence was granted on August 6th 1962 and each year the date is dedicated to the remembrance of Jamaican history

Peru: Battle of Junín. Marks an important victory in a battle during the Peruvian War of Independence.

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Philippines (regional): Provincial Charter Day. Cebu. Commemorates the province's founding in 1569, when King Philip II appointed a governor.

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Culturama Day. Similar to other carnivals in the Caribbean, Culturama highlights the cultural heritage of Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Observances on August 6th 2024

USA: National Fresh Breath Day
USA: National Root Beer Float Day
USA: National Wiggle Your Toes Day
USA: National Night Out Day
International: Hiroshima Day
USA: Farmworker Appreciation Day

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