This is our day guide for Monday August 20th 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on August 20th 2018
International: Eid Al Adha Holiday
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.
International: Day of Arafah
Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and the day before Eid al Adha. Named after the geographical area Arafa where the Prophet gave his Farewell Sermon.
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.Regional
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.
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.
Morocco: Revolution Day
Commemorates the day King Mohammed V was exiled from Morocco in 1953Regional
Nigeria (regional): Isese Day
A public holiday to mark the Traditional Worshippers' Day, also known as Isese Day.Not a Public Holiday
Venezuela: Assumption Day Holiday
The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Venezuela: Public Holiday
A bank holiday has been declared by the government to facilitate the launch of a new currencyAugust 19th 2018 | Go to Today | August 21st 2018
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| General Information for August 20th 2018 | |
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| There are 10 public holidays today. | |
| Day 232 of 2018 | |
| 133 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1988 - Iran–Iraq War: a ceasefire is agreed after almost eight years of war. | |
| 1940 - In Mexico City, Mexico exiled Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky is fatally wounded with an ice axe by Ramón Mercader. He dies the next day. | |
| 1882 - Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts in Moscow, Russia. | |
| 917 - Battle of Acheloos: Tsar Simeon I of Bulgaria decisively defeats a Byzantine army. |
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