Day Guide for Thursday August 26th 2021 What are the holidays on August 26th 2021?

This is our day guide for Thursday August 26th 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 26th 2021

Antigua and Barbuda: Lester Bird Funeral

A public holiday will observed for the state funeral of former Prime Minister and National Hero Sir Lester Bryant Bird.

Myanmar: Public Holiday

Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.

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 2021

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.

United Kingdom: National Burger Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Burger Day

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General Information for August 26th 2021
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 238 of 2021
127 days left in 2021
Week 34 of the year
On this Day in History
2002 - Earth Summit 2002 begins in Johannesburg, South Africa
1978 - Papal conclave: Pope John Paul I is elected to the Papacy.
1883 - At midday, the Krakatau volcano begins to erupt; it's still the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history.
1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert.