This is our day guide for Monday August 31st 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 31st 2020
International: Late Summer Bank Holiday
Last Monday in August following the Bank Holiday date observed in EnglandPublic sector only
East Timor: Popular Consultation Day (in lieu)
Marks the date of the 1999 referendum to decide whether East Timor should have autonomy within Indonesia or become independent
Eswatini: Umhlanga reed dance
A traditional ceremony where up to 40 000 Swazi maidens gather and dance for the Queen MotherRegional
India (regional): Thiruvonam
Traditional harvest festival that marks the annual return of mythical King Mahabali
Kazakhstan: Constitution Day (in lieu)
One of the most important holidays in Kazakhstan, it marks the adoption of the second post-soviet constitution
Kyrgyzstan: Independence Day
The Republic of Kyrgyzstan was declared an independent, sovereign, democratic state on 31 August 1991
Malaysia: National Day
31st August marks Malaysia's Independence Day. Also known as Merdeka Day
Moldova: Romanian Language Day
Marks the demonstrations of 1989 that made Moldova adopt the its language laws
Philippines: National Heroes' Day
Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes
Trinidad and Tobago: Independence Day
Commemorates the independence of Trinidad and Tobago from the United Kingdom in 1962Observances on August 31st 2020
USA: Eat Outside day
Good food in the summer sun - what's not to like? Go Al Fresco today.
USA: National Bacon Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bacon Day
USA: National Matchmaker Day
We hope you meet your match today!
USA: National Trail Mix Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Trail Mix Day
Romania: Romanian Language Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Romanian Language DayAugust 30th 2020 | Go to Today | September 1st 2020
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| General Information for August 31st 2020 | |
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| There are 10 public holidays today. | |
| Day 244 of 2020 | |
| 122 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 36 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1994 - The Provisional Irish Republican Army declares a ceasefire. | |
| 1969 - Former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano dies in plane crash. | |
| 1957 - The Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) gains its independence from the United Kingdom. | |
| 1798 - Irish Rebellion of 1798: Irish rebels, with French assistance, establish the short-lived Republic of Connacht. |
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