Day Guide for Wednesday August 14th 2024

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 14th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 227 of 2024.

Holidays on August 14th 2024

Afghanistan: Victory of the Islamic Emirate. The Taliban have declared a holiday to mark the anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan.

Regional

Australia (regional): Ekka People's Day. The Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day (Brisbane only) is usually held on the second Wednesday in August except when there are five Wednesdays in August when it is held on the third Wednesday.

Not a Public Holiday

Japan: Obon. Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

Maldives: Public Holiday. A public holiday has been declared due to adverse weather conditons.

Morocco: Oued Ed-Dahab Day. Commemorates the return of the Oued Eddahab region to Morocco from Mauritania in 1979

Pakistan: Independence Day. On this day in 1947, Pakistan became the world's first Islamic republic when it gained independence from British rule

Vatican City: Vigil of Assumption Day. Historically a day of fasting and abstinence in Vatican City

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Observances on August 14th 2024

  • Dominican Republic: Engineers Day
  • United Kingdom: Falklands Day
  • USA: National Creamsicle Day
  • Indonesia: Pramuka Day
  • Japan: Obon
  • USA: National Navajo Code Talkers Day
  • India: Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
  • International: World Lizard Day

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