This is our day guide for Tuesday August 15th 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 15th 2023
International: Assumption Day
The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Afghanistan: Victory of the Islamic Emirate
The Taliban have declared a holiday to mark the anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan.
Bangladesh: National Mourning Day
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family were killed by the Army in 1975
Congo: Independence Day
The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15th 1960
Equatorial Guinea: Constitution Day
Equatorial Guinea Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the constitution on August 15th 1982.
Grenada: Carnival Tuesday
This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent
India: Independence Day
On the 15th of August 1947, India became completely independent from British rule
Italy: Ferragosto
Ferragosto is a popular summer holiday in Italy that marks the Feast of the Assumption but has its roots in Ancient RomeNot a Public Holiday
Japan: Obon
Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
Liechtenstein: National Day
Commemorates the birthday of Prince Franz Josef II as well as the Feast of the Assumption
North Korea: National Liberation Day
Marks the liberation of Korea after 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945
Paraguay: Founding of Asunción
Asunción is one of the oldest Spanish cities in South America, founded on August 15th 1537
South Korea: Liberation Day
Marks the liberation of Korea from 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945 after the end of the second World War.
Zimbabwe: Defence Forces Day
A day to honour Zimbabwe's armed forces and the role they play in defending the nation.Observances on August 15th 2023
USA: National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
USA: National Relaxation Day
Let's celebrate this day, but don't do anything too strenuous.
USA: National V-J Day
Commemorates the end of second world war when Japan's surrender was announced on August 14th 1945.
Poland: Polish Armed Forces Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Polish Armed Forces Day
Canada: National Acadian Day
Though the French colony of Acadia may have disappeared the spirit of those early settlers lives on through its descendants.
Japan: Obon
Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
Egypt: Flooding of the Nile
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Flooding of the Nile.August 14th 2023 | Go to Today | August 16th 2023
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| General Information for August 15th 2023 | |
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| There are 14 public holidays today. | |
| Day 227 of 2023 | |
| 138 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2013 - The Smithsonian announces the discovery of the olinguito, the first new carnivoran species found in the Americas in 35 years. | |
| 1974 - Yuk Young-soo, First Lady of South Korea, is killed during an apparent assassination attempt upon President, Park Chung-hee. | |
| 1965 - The Beatles play to nearly 60,000 fans at Shea Stadium in New York, New York, an event later regarded as the birth of stadium rock. | |
| 1534 - Ignatius of Loyola and six classmates take initial vows, leading to the creation of the Society of Jesus in September 1540. |
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