This is our day guide for Sunday August 14th 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 August 14th 2022
Not a Public Holiday
Brazil: Father's Day
2nd Sunday in August. Not a public holidayNot a Public Holiday
Japan: Obon
Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
Morocco: Oued Ed-Dahab Day
Commemorates the return of the Oued Eddahab region to Morocco from Mauritania in 1979
Pakistan: Independence Day
On this day in 1947, Pakistan became the world's first Islamic republic when it gained independence from British rule
Vatican City: Vigil of Assumption Day
Historically a day of fasting and abstinence in Vatican CityObservances on August 14th 2022
Dominican Republic: Engineers Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Engineers Day
United Kingdom: Falklands Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Falklands Day
USA: National Creamsicle Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Creamsicle Day
Indonesia: Pramuka Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pramuka Day
Brazil: Brazil Father's Day
Father's Day is observed on the second Sunday in August in Brazil
Japan: Obon
Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
USA: National Navajo Code Talkers Day
Honoring the courage of the Code Talkers and their critical role in the Allied victory of WWII.
Russia: Builders' Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Builders' Day.
India: Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.
International: World Lizard Day
Today is World Lizard Day, so let's look at these fascinating reptiles and how to celebrate the day.August 13th 2022 | Go to Today | August 15th 2022
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| General Information for August 14th 2022 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 226 of 2022 | |
| 139 days left in 2022 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2002 - Nobody is injured in a London rail disaster at Dalston Junction when a freight train nearly collides with a passenger train due to an incorrect setting of points. | |
| 1975 - Based on Richard O'Brien's Musical, The Rocky Horror Picture Show goes on general release in London. |
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