Day Guide for Sunday August 13th 2023 What are the holidays on August 13th 2023?

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 1960

Regional

India (regional): Patriot's Day

Remembers those who fought against the British during the Anglo-Manipuri war

Regional

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 1956

Observances 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.

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General Information for August 13th 2023
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
1961 - The Berlin Wall is constructed, separating East from West.
1937 - The Battle of Shanghai begins.
554 - Emperor Justinian I rewards Liberius for his long and distinguished service in the Pragmatic Sanction, granting him extensive estates in Italy.
29 BC - Octavian holds the first of three consecutive triumphs in Rome to celebrate the victory over the Dalmatian tribes.