Day Guide for Wednesday August 2nd 2023 What are the holidays on August 2nd 2023?

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 2nd 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 2nd 2023

Costa Rica: Virgin of Los Angeles Day

The Virgin of Los Angeles is the patron saint of Costa Rica

Iran: Public Holiday

Two days of public holidays due to the extreme heatwave in the country.

North Macedonia: Republic Day

Marks the establishment of the Republic in 1944 and the Ilinden Uprising in 1903

Public sector only

Thailand: Buddhist Lent

Marks the start of the three month period when Monks have to stay in the one place

Observances on August 2nd 2023

USA: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

USA: National Coloring Book Day

Add some color to your life with this fun and therapeutic pastime.

USA: Harriet Quimby Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Harriet Quimby Day.

USA: Rap Music Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Rap Music Day.

Russia: Paratroopers' Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Paratroopers' Day.

United Kingdom: Playday

Playday is the national day for play, traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August.

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General Information for August 2nd 2023
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 214 of 2023
151 days left in 2023
Week 31 of the year
On this Day in History
1944 - ASNOM: birth of the Socialist Republic of Macedonia, celebrated as Day of the Republic in the Republic of Macedonia.
1937 - The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 is passed in America, the effect of which is to render marijuana and all its by-products illegal.
1923 - As vice president, Calvin Coolidge becomes the 30th President of the United States after the death of Warren G. Harding
1870 - Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway, opens in London, England, United Kingdom.