This is our day guide for Wednesday August 25th 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 25th 2021
Myanmar: Public Holiday
Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.
North Korea: Day of Songun
Mark Kim Jong-il's inspection visit to the Seoul Ryu Kyong Su Guards 105th Armored Division of the Korean People's Army in August 1960
Uruguay: Independence Day
Independence from the Empire of Brazil in 1825 following the end of the Argentina-Brazil WarObservances on August 25th 2021
USA: National Banana Split Day
A traditional Banana Split should have three scoops of ice cream - one each of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.
USA: National Kiss and Make Up Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Kiss and Make Up Day
USA: National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
Buying clothes from a second-hand shop is a sustainable and affordable way to update your wardrobe while also supporting the environment and local businesses.
USA: National Whiskey Sour Day
On National Whiskey Sour Day raise a glass to celebrate the delicious and timeless cocktail that has been enjoyed by generations.
Brazil: Day of the Soldier
A day to honour Brazil's military on the the birthday of its greatest general.
Spain: La Tomatina
Find out the dates, history and traditions of La Tomatina.August 24th 2021 | Go to Today | August 26th 2021
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| General Information for August 25th 2021 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 237 of 2021 | |
| 128 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1894 - Shibasaburo Kitasato discovers the infectious agent of the bubonic plague and publishes his findings in The Lancet. | |
| 1875 - Captain Matthew Webb became the first person to swim across the English Channel, traveling from Dover, England, to Calais, France, in 22 hours. | |
| 1758 - Seven Years' War: Frederick II of Prussia defeats the Russian army at the Battle of Zorndorf. | |
| 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III, the Archbishop of Utrecht. |
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