Day Guide for Friday August 18th 2023 What are the holidays on August 18th 2023?

This is our day guide for Friday August 18th 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 18th 2023

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USA (regional): Statehood Day

Commemorates the anniversary of the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959

Observances on August 18th 2023

Indonesia: Constitution Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Constitution Day

USA: National Ice Cream Pie Day

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

USA: National Mail Order Catalog Day

While the golden age of thumbing through a thick catalog may be over, printed catalogs still have a role to play.

United Kingdom: Pinot Noir Day

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Thailand: National Science Day

August 18th is National Science Day in Thailand, commemorating King Mongkut's prediction and observation of a total solar eclipse in 1868.

International: Never Give Up Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Never Give Up Day.

USA: Hawaiian Shirt Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Hawaiian Shirt Day

USA: National Men's Grooming Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Men's Grooming Day.

USA: National Couple's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Couple's Day.

International: National Fajita Day

Those who choose to observe National Fajita Day can do so by visiting their favorite restaurant and indulging in the celebrated Mexican inspired dish.

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General Information for August 18th 2023
There are 1 public holidays today.
Day 230 of 2023
135 days left in 2023
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1977 - Steve Biko is arrested at a police roadblock under the Terrorism Act No 83 of 1967 in King William's Town, South Africa. He later dies from injuries sustained during this arrest bringing attention to South Africa's apartheid policies.
1969 - Jimi Hendrix plays on the unofficial last day of the Woodstock festival.
684 - Battle of Marj Rahit: Umayyad partisans defeat the supporters of Ibn al-Zubayr and cement Umayyad control of Syria.
Every year - The feast day of St. Helena of Constantine is celebrated in the West.