Day Guide for Friday August 19th 2022 What are the holidays on August 19th 2022?

This is our day guide for Friday August 19th 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 19th 2022

International: Janmashtami

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

Afghanistan: Independence Day

Independence from British imperial control over Afghan foreign affairs in 1919

Regional

India (regional): Dahi Handi

A popular festival in Maharashtra on the day after Janmashtami.

Nepal: Gaura Festival

During this Hindu festival, women worship goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva to ensure their husband's health and longevity.

Regional

Philippines (regional): Birthday of Manuel L Quezon

Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and Aurora

Public sector only

USA (regional): Statehood Day

Commemorates the anniversary of the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959

Observances on August 19th 2022

USA: Hawaiian Shirt Day

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Vietnam: August Revolution Commemoration Day

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International: International Orangutan Day

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USA: National Aviation Day

The National Aviation Day (August 19) is a United States national observation that celebrates the development of aviation.

United Kingdom: National Potato Day

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USA: National Soft Ice Cream Day

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Ukraine: Saviour of the Apple Feast Day

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United Nations: World Humanitarian Day 

A day to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.

International: World Photography Day

Make it snappy! August 19th is the day to capture the world around you.

USA: National Men's Grooming Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Men's Grooming Day.

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General Information for August 19th 2022
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 231 of 2022
134 days left in 2022
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1980 - Saudia Flight 163, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar burns after making an emergency landing at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing 301 people.
1953 - Cold War: The CIA and MI6 help to overthrow the government of Mohammad Mosaddegh in Iran and reinstate the Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
1945 - August Revolution: Viet Minh led by Ho Chi Minh take power in Hanoi, Vietnam.
1692 - Salem witch trials: In Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay, five people, one woman and four men, including a clergyman, are executed after being convicted of witchcraft.