This is our day guide for Monday August 9th 2021 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 9th 2021
International: Islamic New Year
Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
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 LentRegional
India (regional): Adivasi Divas
Observed on August 9th, on the UN's International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
Japan: Mountain Day
A new holiday since 2016, celebrating the nation's mountains. Mountain Day is intended is to provide “opportunities to get familiar with mountains and appreciate blessings from mountains".
Myanmar: Public Holiday
Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.
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
Singapore declared independence from Britain in August 1963 and gained its own sovereignty on August 9th 1965
South Africa: National Women's Day
The holiday commemorates the national march of women on this day in 1956 to petition against legislation that required African persons to carry the pass
Suriname: Indigenous People's Day
Observed on the United Nations International Day of the World's Indigenous PeoplesPublic 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 9th 2021
United Nations: Indigenous Day
Indigenous people speak an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 different cultures.
USA: National Book Lovers Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Book Lovers Day
USA: National Rice Pudding Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rice Pudding Day
USA: National Veep Day
One of those holidays that recognizes the fact there is a contingency in case something major happens - in this case, the replacement of the US President.August 8th 2021 | Go to Today | August 10th 2021
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| General Information for August 9th 2021 | |
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| There are 12 public holidays today. | |
| Day 221 of 2021 | |
| 144 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1974 - As a direct result of the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon becomes the first President of the United States to resign from office. His Vice President, Gerald Ford, becomes president. | |
| 1936 - Jesse Owens wins his fourth Olympic gold medal, becoming the first US citizen to achieve this distinction in a single Games. | |
| 1930 - Betty Boop makes her cartoon debut in Dizzy Dishes. | |
| 1902 - Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. |
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