Day Guide for Monday August 14th 2023 What are the holidays on August 14th 2023?

This is our day guide for Monday August 14th 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 14th 2023

Cameroon: Public Holiday

A public holiday to bridge the weekend to Assumption Day which falls on Tuesday.

Costa Rica: Mother's Day

Mother's Day in Costa Rica is a public holiday on the Feast of the Assumption.

Grenada: Carnival Monday

This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent

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

Selangor only. Holiday for PH-BN victory in state elections.

Morocco: Oued Ed-Dahab Day

Commemorates the return of the Oued Eddahab region to Morocco from Mauritania in 1979

Pakistan: Independence Day

On this day in 1947, Pakistan became the world's first Islamic republic when it gained independence from British rule

Public sector only

Romania: Public Sector Holiday

The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ

Samoa: Father's Day

Father's Day in Samoa is a public holiday on the Monday after the second Sunday in August

Thailand: H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday (in lieu)

This holiday marks the birthday of the queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Victory Day

Marks victory over Japan on August 15th 1945. State and local government offices are closed. Federal offices remain open.

Vatican City: Vigil of Assumption Day

Historically a day of fasting and abstinence in Vatican City

Zimbabwe: Heroes' Day

Honours those who gave their lives in Zimbabwe's struggle for independence

Observances on August 14th 2023

Dominican Republic: Engineers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Engineers Day

United Kingdom: Falklands Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Falklands Day

USA: National Creamsicle Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Creamsicle Day

Indonesia: Pramuka Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pramuka Day

Japan: Obon

Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

USA: National Navajo Code Talkers Day

Honoring the courage of the Code Talkers and their critical role in the Allied victory of WWII.

India: Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.

International: World Lizard Day

Today is World Lizard Day, so let's look at these fascinating reptiles and how to celebrate the day.

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General Information for August 14th 2023
There are 13 public holidays today.
Day 226 of 2023
139 days left in 2023
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
2002 - Nobody is injured in a London rail disaster at Dalston Junction when a freight train nearly collides with a passenger train due to an incorrect setting of points.
1975 - Based on Richard O'Brien's Musical, The Rocky Horror Picture Show goes on general release in London.