Day Guide for Tuesday August 18th 2020 What are the holidays on August 18th 2020?

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 18th 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 18th 2020

Cambodia: Khmer New Year Holiday

Second day of replacement public holidays for the postponed Khmer New Year holidays.

Observances on August 18th 2020

Indonesia: Constitution Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Constitution Day

USA: National Ice Cream Pie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ice Cream Pie Day

USA: National Mail Order Catalog Day

While the golden age of thumbing through a thick catalog may be over, printed catalogs still have a role to play.

United Kingdom: Pinot Noir Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pinot Noir Day

Thailand: National Science Day

August 18th is National Science Day in Thailand, commemorating King Mongkut's prediction and observation of a total solar eclipse in 1868.

International: Never Give Up Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Never Give Up Day.

International: National Fajita Day

Those who choose to observe National Fajita Day can do so by visiting their favorite restaurant and indulging in the celebrated Mexican inspired dish.

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General Information for August 18th 2020
There are 1 public holidays today.
Day 231 of 2020
135 days left in 2020
Week 34 of the year
On this Day in History
1977 - Steve Biko is arrested at a police roadblock under the Terrorism Act No 83 of 1967 in King William's Town, South Africa. He later dies from injuries sustained during this arrest bringing attention to South Africa's apartheid policies.
1977 - Mega-band The Police play their first gig in Birmingham, UK.
1969 - Jimi Hendrix plays on the unofficial last day of the Woodstock festival.
Every year - The feast day of St. Helena of Constantine is celebrated in the West.