This is our day guide for Friday August 26th 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 26th 2022
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 wrongsObservances on August 26th 2022
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.August 25th 2022 | Go to Today | August 27th 2022
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| General Information for August 26th 2022 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 238 of 2022 | |
| 127 days left in 2022 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2011 - The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing's all-new composite airliner, receives certification from the EASA and the FAA | |
| 1974 - Charles Lindbergh, the US aviator whose child was once kidnapped, dies (b. 1902). | |
| 1966 - The Namibian War of Independence starts with the battle at Omugulugwombashe. | |
| 1920 - The 19th amendment to United States Constitution takes effect, giving women the right to vote. |
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