Day Guide for Monday August 12th 2024

This is our day guide for Monday August 12th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 225 of 2024.

Holidays on August 12th 2024

Grenada: Carnival Monday. This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent

Japan: Mountain Day (in lieu). Monday August 12th 2024 is a public holiday as Mountain Day falls on a Sunday

Rwanda: Public Holiday. A public holiday on the day after the inauguration of President Paul Kagame.

Samoa: Father's Day. Father's Day in Samoa is a public holiday on the Monday after the second Sunday in August

Not a Public Holiday

Thailand: Mother's Day. In 1976, the custom of Mother's Day was changed to August 12th to commemorate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit

Thailand: H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday. This holiday marks the birthday of the queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Victory Day. Marks victory over Japan on August 15th 1945. State and local government offices are closed. Federal offices remain open.

Zimbabwe: Heroes' Day. Honours those who gave their lives in Zimbabwe's struggle for independence

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Observances on August 12th 2024

United Nations: International Youth Day
USA: National Julienne Fries Day
USA: National Middle Child Day
USA: National Vinyl Record Day
United Kingdom: The Glorious Twelfth
International: World Elephant Day

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