Day Guide for Wednesday August 26th 2020 What are the holidays on August 26th 2020?

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 26th 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 26th 2020

Namibia: Heroes Day

Commemorates the Namibian War of Independence which began on 26 August 1966

Papua New Guinea: National Repentance Day

Intended to be marked by prayer ceremonies across the country to ask for forgiveness for wrongs

Observances on August 26th 2020

USA: National Cherry Popsicle Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cherry Popsicle Day

USA: National Dog Day

Celebrate National Dog day with these inspirational quotes about our canine companions.

USA: National Women’s Equality Day

Celebrates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.

Spain: La Tomatina

Find out the dates, history and traditions of La Tomatina.

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General Information for August 26th 2020
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 239 of 2020
127 days left in 2020
Week 35 of the year
On this Day in History
1966 - The Namibian War of Independence starts with the battle at Omugulugwombashe.
1910 - Mother Teresa, the Roman Catholic nun and Nobel laureate, is born (d. 1997).
1883 - At midday, the Krakatau volcano begins to erupt; it's still the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history.
1346 - Hundred Years' War: the military supremacy of the English longbow over the French combination of crossbow and armoured knights is established at the Battle of Crécy.