Day Guide for Friday July 8th 2022 What are the holidays on July 8th 2022?

This is our day guide for Friday July 8th 2022 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 July 8th 2022

International: Kurban Bayramı Holiday

Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.

International: Day of Arafah

Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and the day before Eid al Adha. Named after the geographical area Arafa where the Prophet gave his Farewell Sermon.

Kiribati: Gospel Day

A multi-denominational Christian holiday involving combined church services

Public sector only

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Friday Holidays

Fridays have been declared as a holiday for the non-essential public sector.

Observances on July 8th 2022

USA: National Chocolate with Almonds Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate with Almonds Day

USA: Collector Car Appreciation Day

The Auto Hobby's Holiday highlights the contribution car collection and restoration makes to American society.

International: SCUD Day

Today you should try to see the funny side of life - Savor the Comic and Unplug the Drama.

USA: National Blueberry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Blueberry Day.

USA: National Motorcycle Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Motorcycle Day.

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General Information for July 8th 2022
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 189 of 2022
176 days left in 2022
Week 27 of the year
On this Day in History
1978 - Martina Navratilova wins the Wimbledon Ladies Singles for the first time.
1947 - Reports are broadcast that a UFO has crashed landed in Roswell, New Mexico, USA.
1822 - Shelley makes an ill-fated boat trip in Byron's Don Juan.
1709 - In the Great Northern War, Peter I of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at Poltava, effectively ending Sweden's role as a major power in Europe.