Day Guide for Tuesday August 1st 2023 What are the holidays on August 1st 2023?

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 1st 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 August 1st 2023

International: Emancipation Day

Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834

Barbados: Emancipation Day

Slavery was finally abolished throughout the British Empire by the Slavery Abolition Act 1833, which came into effect on 1 August 1834

Benin: Independence Day

Marks Benin gaining full independence from France on 1 August 1960

DR Congo: Parents' Day

A public holiday to honour the role of Mothers and Fathers in Congolese society

Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Waso

Marks the start of Buddhist lent and the anniversary of Buddha's first sermon on the Four Noble Truths

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Nicaragua (regional): Descent of Saint Dominic

At the end of the 19th century, in Managua, the discovery of a small statue of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, led to the creation of two days of traditional holidays to celebrate the patron saint of Nicaragua's capital city.

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Pakistan (regional): Public Holiday

A two-day public holiday has been declared in Islamabad due to foreign delegation visit.

Sri Lanka: Nikini Full Moon Poya

Marks the retreat of the Bhikkhus following the Buddha's death, commemorated by a period of fasting and of retreat for the monastic communities

Switzerland: National Day

On August 1st 1291, the three forest cantons of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden signed the Federal Charter on the Rütli field, near to Lake Lucerne

Thailand: Asahna Bucha Day

Marks the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in India over 2500 years ago

Trinidad and Tobago: Emancipation Day

Emancipation Day became a national holiday in Trinidad on Aug 1, 1985. People celebrate the day with parties, cultural events and performances. The festivities conclude with the Flambeau march to honor the courage of the formerly enslaved ancestors.

Observances on August 1st 2023

United Kingdom: Albariño Day

Raise a glass to this crisp Iberian white wine.

USA: National Girlfriends Day

National Girlfriends Day, a celebration of the women you love, be it your significant other or your best friend.

USA: National Minority Donor Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Minority Donor Awareness Day

USA: National Raspberry Cream Pie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Raspberry Cream Pie Day

USA: Respect for Parents Day

We have a feeling an unappreciated parent may have come up with the idea for this holiday.

Russia: The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I

Find out the dates, history and traditions of The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I

United Kingdom: Yorkshire day

Yorkshire is the largest county in England by area.

USA: Sandwich Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sandwich Month

International: Happiness Happens Month

Find out the dates, history and background to Happiness Happens Month

USA: American Adventures Month

Be a happy camper. Or hotel resident. It doesn't matter - just get out and explore America.

USA: Kids Eat Right Month

Highlights healthy eating and active lifestyles for every age group from infant to teens.

International: Emancipation Day

Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834

USA: Black Business Month

Recognize and support the many local Black-owned businesses and Black-owned businesses across America

USA: National Night Out Day

An annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie

International: World RNA Day

World RNA Day is observed to publicize the importance of this molecule in the generation of proteins in the body.

USA: Child Support Awareness Month

August is Child Support Awareness Month, a national campaign aimed to spread awareness about child support services.

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General Information for August 1st 2023
There are 11 public holidays today.
Day 213 of 2023
152 days left in 2023
Week 31 of the year
On this Day in History
2008 - Eleven mountaineers from international expeditions died on K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth in the worst single accident in the history of K2 mountaineering.
1990 - Iraq invades Kuwait, eventually leading to the Gulf War.
1923 - As vice president, Calvin Coolidge becomes the 30th President of the United States after the death of Warren G. Harding
10 BC - The Roman emperor Claudius is born (d. 54).