This is our day guide for Monday August 10th 2020 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 10th 2020
Ecuador: Independence Day
Marks Quito's declaration of independence from Spain in 1809Not a Public Holiday
Grenada: Carnival Monday
This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent
Japan: Mountain Day
In 2020, Mountain Day is moved to the day after the Olympics closing ceremonyRegional
Nicaragua (regional): Ascent of Saint Dominic
At the end of the 19th century, in Managua, the discovery of a small statue of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, led to the creation of two days of traditional holidays to celebrate the patron saint of Nicaragua's capital city.
Samoa: Father's Day
Father's Day in Samoa is a public holiday on the Monday after the second Sunday in August
Singapore: National Day
Monday August 10th 2020, will be a public holiday if your rest day falls on August 9th 2020
South Africa: National Women's Day (in lieu)
As National Women's Day falls on a Sunday in 2020, the following Monday will be a public holidayPublic sector only
USA (regional): Victory Day
Marks victory over Japan on August 15th 1945. State and local government offices are closed. Federal offices remain open.
Zimbabwe: Heroes' Day
Honours those who gave their lives in Zimbabwe's struggle for independenceObservances on August 10th 2020
USA: National Lazy Day
We were going to do a big feature on National Lazy Day, but y'know... maybe next year.
USA: National S’mores Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National S’mores Day
International: International Biodiesel Day
Biodiesel reduces emissions by more than 50 percent compared to petroleum.
International: International Update Your Bio Day
When was the last time you updated any of your social media bios?
Kazakhstan: Abai Day
Honours a famous Kazakh poet from the 19th century.
International: World Lion Day
The main goal of the holiday is to spread information about the problems faced by this big cat and to propose ways to solve them.
International: International Vlogging Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Vlogging Day.August 9th 2020 | Go to Today | August 11th 2020
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| General Information for August 10th 2020 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 223 of 2020 | |
| 143 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1864 - After Uruguay's governing Blanco Party refuses Brazil's demands, José Antônio Saraiva announces that the Brazilian military will begin reprisals, beginning the Uruguayan War. | |
| 1846 - The Smithsonian Institution is chartered by the United States Congress after James Smithson donates $500,000. | |
| 1809 - Quito, now the capital of Ecuador, declares independence from Spain. This rebellion will be crushed on August 2, 1810. | |
| 1680 - The first confirmed tornado in 'America' since the arrival of Europeans kills a servant in Cambridge, Massachusetts. |
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