This is our day guide for Monday August 21st 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 21st 2023
Argentina: San Martin's Day
San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.Regional
Canada (regional): Discovery Day
Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.
Colombia: Assumption Day (in lieu)
The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus ChristNot a Public Holiday
Czech Republic: Day of Memory
A state holiday that commemorates those who lost their lives during the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact troops that began in August 1968.
Morocco: Youth Day
Youth Day is celebrated on the birthday of the reigning monarch, Mohammed VIRegional
Nepal (regional): Public Holiday
Karnali Province. To mark the establishment day of the province and Martyr’s Day.Regional
Nigeria (regional): Isese Day
A public holiday to mark the Traditional Worshippers' Day, also known as Isese Day.
Philippines: Ninoy Aquino Day
The holiday commemorates the assassination of former Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino, Jr. on August 21st 1983Observances on August 21st 2023
United Nations: International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
USA: National Brazilian Blowout Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Brazilian Blowout Day
USA: National Senior Citizen’s Day
Just like Senior Citizens, this holiday never gets old - at heart!
USA: National Spumoni Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Spumoni Day
International: World Entrepreneurs' Day
Today is World Entrepreneurs' Day, a day in which we acknowledge and celebrate those courageous enough to blaze their own trail.
Czech Republic: Day of Memory
A state holiday that commemorates those who lost their lives during the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact troops that began in August 1968.August 20th 2023 | Go to Today | August 22nd 2023
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| General Information for August 21st 2023 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 233 of 2023 | |
| 132 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1977 - The start of the four day long Libyan–Egyptian War. | |
| 1865 - In the market square of Springfield, Missouri, Wild Bill Hickok shoots and kills Davis Tutt in what is regarded as the first western showdown. | |
| 1831 - Inauguration of Leopold I of Belgium, first king of the Belgians. | |
| 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar and co-ruler. |
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