Day Guide for Monday August 26th 2024

This is our day guide for Monday August 26th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 239 of 2024.

Holidays on August 26th 2024

International: Summer Bank. August bank Holiday. This is a regional holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
International: Janmashtami. The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat Gita
Namibia: Heroes Day. Commemorates the Namibian War of Independence which began on 26 August 1966
Nepal: Gaura Festival. During this Hindu festival, women worship goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva to ensure their husband's health and longevity.

Regional

Pakistan (regional): Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Data Gunj Bakhsh. A public holiday in Lahore for an 11th cebtury Sufi saint from present-day Afghanistan, who is lived and died in Lahore.

Regional

Pakistan (regional): Chehlum of Hazrat Imam-e-Hussain. Commemorates the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
Papua New Guinea: National Repentance Day. Intended to be marked by prayer ceremonies across the country to ask for forgiveness for wrongs
Philippines: National Heroes' Day. Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes

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Observances on August 26th 2024

  • USA: National Cherry Popsicle Day
  • USA: National Dog Day
  • USA: National Women’s Equality Day
  • United Kingdom: National Dog Day
  • International: National Dog Day

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