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 TruthsRegional
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.Regional
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.July 31st 2023 | Go to Today | August 2nd 2023
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| General Information for August 1st 2023 | |
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| 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 | |
| 1981 - MTV begins broadcasting in the United States and airs its first video, "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles. | |
| 1980 - Vigdís Finnbogadóttir is elected President of Iceland and becomes the world's first democratically elected female head of state. | |
| 1798 - French Revolutionary Wars: the Battle of the Nile concludes in a British victory. | |
| 1610 - Henry Hudson sails into what is now known as Hudson Bay thinking he had made it through the Northwest Passage and reached the Pacific Ocean. |
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