Day Guide for Wednesday August 31st 2022 What are the holidays on August 31st 2022?

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 31st 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 31st 2022

Afghanistan: Public Holiday

A public holiday to commemorate the anniversary of the US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Regional

India (regional): Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when all Hindus celebrate one of the most popular deities, Lord Ganesh

Regional

India (regional): Samvatsari

The last day of Paryushana, the most important holy event of the year for Jains.

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 the its language laws

Trinidad and Tobago: Independence Day

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

Observances on August 31st 2022

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

Spain: La Tomatina

Find out the dates, history and traditions of La Tomatina.

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 2022
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 243 of 2022
122 days left in 2022
Week 35 of the year
On this Day in History
2005 - The record for the most number of penalty kicks (40) taken in a Penalty shootout in a football match was set during an FA Cup Preliminary Round Replay match between Tunbridge Wells and Littlehampton Town at the Culverden Stadium in England.
1997 - Diana, Princess of Wales, her companion Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul die in a car crash in Paris.
1994 - The Provisional Irish Republican Army declares a ceasefire.
1963 - North Borneo (now Sabah) achieve a self governance.