Day Guide for Thursday February 8th 2024 What are the holidays on February 8th 2024?

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 Vietnam

Observances 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.

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General Information for February 8th 2024
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
1974 - After 84 days in space, the crew of the first American space station Skylab return to Earth.
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.