This is our day guide for Sunday August 13th 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 13th 2023
Not a Public Holiday
Brazil: Father's Day
2nd Sunday in August. Not a public holiday
Central African Republic: Independence Day
Celebrates the formal granting of independence from France on August 13th 1960Regional
India (regional): Patriot's Day
Remembers those who fought against the British during the Anglo-Manipuri warRegional
India (regional): Haryana Public Holiday
A public holiday in Haryana to allow voting in the Gram Panchayat Elections.Not a Public Holiday
Japan: Obon
Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.Regional
Malaysia (regional): Public Holiday
Terengganu only. A public holiday in conjunction with the six state elections.
Tunisia: Women's Day
Celebrates a series of women's rights that were established within the Code of Personal Status in 1956Observances on August 13th 2023
International: International Left Handers Day
Studies suggest that approximately 10% of the world population is left-handed.
USA: National Filet Mignon Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Filet Mignon Day
United Kingdom: National Prosecco Day
On this day, there is no need to look at your watch, as it's always Prosecco o'clock!
Japan: Obon
Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
USA: Herbert Hoover Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Herbert Hoover Day
Brazil: Brazil Father's Day
Father's Day is observed on the second Sunday in August in Brazil
Russia: Builders' Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Builders' Day.
Brazil: Santa Dulce
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Santa Dulce in Brazil.August 12th 2023 | Go to Today | August 14th 2023
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| General Information for August 13th 2023 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 225 of 2023 | |
| 140 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1954 - Radio Pakistan broadcasts the "Qaumi Tarana", the national anthem of Pakistan for the first time. | |
| 1898 - Spanish–American War: Spanish and American forces engaged in a mock battle for Manila, after which the Spanish commander surrendered in order to keep the city out of Filipino rebel hands. | |
| 1898 - Carl Gustav Witt discovers 433 Eros, the first near-Earth asteroid to be found. | |
| 1792 - King Louis XVI of France is formally arrested by the National Tribunal, and declared an enemy of the people. |
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