This is our day guide for Thursday February 8th 2024 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 February 8th 2024
International: Isra Miraj
Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
Iran: Eid al-Mab'ath
Muslims in Iran and across the globe commemorate the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Mab’ath — the anniversary of the day Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was chosen as God’s messenger.
Pakistan: Public Holiday
The General Elections are held every five years and the day is a public holiday in Pakistan
Slovenia: Prešeren Day
Commemorates the death of France Prešeren (1800 - 1849), a Slovene poet who is regarded as the greatest Slovene classical author
Taiwan: Lunar New Year Holiday
Public holiday for the Lunar New Year
Vietnam: Tet Holiday
Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in VietnamObservances on February 8th 2024
USA: National Boy Scouts Day
The holiday celebrates all the boys that are learning new skills and doing good deeds under the helm of Boy Scouts of America.
USA: National Kite Flying Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Kite Flying Day
Poland: Fat Thursday
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Fat Thursday.
USA: National Potato Lover's Day
Celebrate National Potato Lover's Day on February 8th with delicious recipes, fun parties, and a tribute to the versatile spud loved worldwide.February 7th 2024 | Go to Today | February 9th 2024
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| General Information for February 8th 2024 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 39 of 2024 | |
| 327 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 06 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1952 - Elizabeth II is proclaimed Queen of the UK. | |
| 1932 - American composer John Williams is born. His theme for Star Wars has become a standard for school bands across the globe. | |
| 1886 - Widespread rioting and looting takes place in Pall Mall, Piccadilly, and Oxford Street after a demonstration by the unemployed in Trafalgar Square. During the following days the general unrest caused shops to be boarded up and barricades to be erected in the streets. | |
| 1587 - Queen of Scotland Mary Stuart is executed in Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire. |
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