Day Guide for Monday August 19th 2024

This is our day guide for Monday August 19th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 232 of 2024.

Holidays on August 19th 2024

Argentina: San Martin's Day. San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.

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Canada (regional): Discovery Day. Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.
Colombia: Assumption Day (in lieu). The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Hungary: Saint Stephen's Day (bridge day). 20th of August is the oldest national holiday in Hungary. It is generally considered to be the State Foundation Day of Hungary. Its origin roots back to the first king and state founder of Hungary, St. Stephen, who transformed the country into a European Christian country.

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India (regional): Raksha Bandhan. Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.

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India (regional): Jhulan Purnima. Jhulan Yatra is one of the most important festivals in Odisha for the followers of Lord Krishna.

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Philippines (regional): Birthday of Manuel L Quezon. Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and Aurora
Sri Lanka: Nikini Full Moon Poya. Marks the retreat of the Bhikkhus following the Buddha's death, commemorated by a period of fasting and of retreat for the monastic communities

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Observances on August 19th 2024

  • Vietnam: August Revolution Commemoration Day
  • International: International Orangutan Day
  • USA: National Aviation Day
  • United Kingdom: National Potato Day
  • USA: National Soft Ice Cream Day
  • Ukraine: Saviour of the Apple Feast Day
  • United Nations: World Humanitarian Day 
  • International: World Photography Day
  • International: Raksha Bandhan

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