Day Guide for Tuesday August 20th 2024

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 20th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 233 of 2024.

Holidays on August 20th 2024

Estonia: Independence Restoration Day. In 1991 Estonia re-established independence after the end of the Soviet Union
Hungary: Saint Stephen's 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): Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti. A state holiday in Kerala to mark the birthday of a notable Keralite social reformer who was born on this day in 1855.
Morocco: Revolution Day. Commemorates the day King Mohammed V was exiled from Morocco in 1953

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Nepal (regional): Gaijatra. This is a Hindu festival that honours those who have died during the past year.

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Nigeria (regional): Isese Day. A public holiday to mark the Traditional Worshippers' Day, also known as Isese Day.

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Pakistan (regional): Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. Urs of a noted scholar, saint and poet, considered to be greatest Muslim poet of Sindhi language

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Observances on August 20th 2024

  • United Kingdom: National Bacon Lovers Day
  • USA: National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
  • USA: National Lemonade Day
  • USA: National Radio Day
  • International: World Mosquito Day

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