Day Guide for Friday July 28th 2023 What are the holidays on July 28th 2023?

This is our day guide for Friday July 28th 2023 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 28th 2023

International: Ashoura

Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram.

Faroe Islands: St. Olav’s Eve

The afternoon before St. Olav's Day is a public holiday for most people

Peru: Independence Day

Marks the declaration of independence from Spain in 1821

San Marino: Anniversary of the Fall of Fascism and Freedom Day

Three days after the fall of Benito Mussolini in 1943, the fascist party that had ruled San Marino since 1923 collapsed

Regional

Spain (regional): Day of Cantabria Institutions

The Province of Cantabria was constituted on July 28th 1778

Thailand: H.M. King's Birthday

The day commemorates the birthday of the King of Thailand, Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X.

Ukraine: Day of Ukrainian Statehood

The Baptism Day of Kyivan Rus, marks the death of Kyiv's Prince Volodymyr the Great in 1015.

Observances on July 28th 2023

USA: Buffalo Soldiers Day

Buffalo Soldiers originally were members of the 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army

USA: National Milk Chocolate Day

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

United Nations: World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on July 28th to generate an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis.

USA: National System Administrators Appreciation Day

Have you tried switching it off and on again?

USA: National Talk in an Elevator Day

This holiday is going up in the world. And down again.

Ukraine: Baptism Day of Kyivan Rus

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Baptism Day of Kyivan Rus.

USA: National Waterpark Day

Make a splash on National Waterpark Day with thrilling rides, wave pools, and family fun. Dive into excitement at waterparks nationwide!

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General Information for July 28th 2023
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 209 of 2023
156 days left in 2023
Week 30 of the year
On this Day in History
1948 - The Metropolitan Police Flying Squad foils a bullion robbery in the "Battle of London Airport".
1942 - World War II: Soviet leader Joseph Stalin issues Order No. 227 in response to alarming German advances into the Soviet Union. Under the order all those who retreat or otherwise leave their positions without orders to do so are to be immediately executed.
1914 - World War I: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia after Serbia rejects the conditions of an ultimatum sent by Austria on July 23 following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
1821 - José de San Martín declares the independence of Peru from Spain.