Day Guide for Thursday August 24th 2023 What are the holidays on August 24th 2023?

This is our day guide for Thursday August 24th 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 24th 2023

Liberia: Flag Day

The holiday was first observed in an 1847 convention, when the founding fathers approved the flag's design as well as the new republic

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Malaysia (regional): Melaka Governor's Birthday

The official birthday of the Governor of Melaka is observed on August 24.

Nepal: Gaura Festival

During this Hindu festival, women worship goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva to ensure their husband's health and longevity.

Ukraine: Independence Day

Commemoration of the Declaration of Independence from the USSR in August 1991.

Observances on August 24th 2023

USA: National Peach Pie Day

A homemade peach pie is the perfect summer dessert. Here's how to make one for National Peach Pie Day!

USA: National Waffle Day

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

USA: National Knife Day

That's not a Knife day - this is a Knife day!

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General Information for August 24th 2023
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 236 of 2023
129 days left in 2023
Week 34 of the year
On this Day in History
1814 - During the War of 1812, the British capture Washington, DC and set fire to the White House.
1608 - The first official English representative to India lands in Surat.
1349 - Six thousand Jews are killed in Mainz after being blamed for the bubonic plague.
410 - The Visigoths under king Alaric I begin to pillage Rome.