Day Guide for Tuesday August 31st 2021 What are the holidays on August 31st 2021?

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 31st 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 31st 2021

Regional

India (regional): Sri Krishna Astami

The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat Gita

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 its language laws

Myanmar: Public Holiday

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

Trinidad and Tobago: Independence Day

Commemorates the independence of Trinidad and Tobago from the United Kingdom in 1962

Observances on August 31st 2021

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 Day

United Nations: International Day for People of African Descent

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the International Day for People of African Descent.

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General Information for August 31st 2021
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 243 of 2021
122 days left in 2021
Week 35 of the year
On this Day in History
2005 - A stampede on Al-Aaimmah bridge in Baghdad kills 1,199 people.
1997 - Diana, Princess of Wales, her companion Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul die in a car crash in Paris.
1949 - The retreat of the Democratic Army of Greece in Albania after its defeat on Gramos mountain marks the end of the Greek Civil War.
1876 - Ottoman Sultan Murat V is deposed and succeeded by his brother Abd-ul-Hamid II.