This is our day guide for Monday August 5th 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 August 5th 2024
International: Emancipation Day
Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834
Anguilla: August Monday
August Monday is the focal day of the Anguillan Carnival and the island's biggest holiday
Antigua and Barbuda: Carnival Monday
A colourful spectacle on the early-morning on the Monday is the J'ouvert, a street party that mimics the celebrations that took place on August 1st 1834 when slavery was abolished.Not a Public Holiday
Australia (regional): Bank Holiday
Banks close in ACT and New South Wales on the first Monday in AugustRegional
Australia (regional): Picnic Day
Originally declared a public holiday to enable Darwin's railway workers to go to Adelaide River for a picnic.
Bangladesh: Public Holiday
To ensure public safety amid the evolving situation following the student movement across the country.
Barbados: Kadooment Day
First Monday in August. Climax of a carnival to mark the end of the sugar cane harvest
British Virgin Islands: Emancipation Monday
Emancipation Festival in the British Virgin Islands marks three-days of public holidays
Burkina Faso: Independence Day
Marks independence from French rule on August 5th 1960
Cambodia: Public Holiday
A public holiday to mark the official inauguration of the Funan Techo Canal.Regional
Canada (regional): Heritage Day
An optional general holiday observed by most companies to celebrate the heritage of AlbertaRegional
Canada (regional): Civic Holiday
The first Monday in August in Ontario is a statutory holiday that is widely observed by many employersRegional
Canada (regional): Civic Day
Throughout Canada, the first Monday in August is generally a holiday though it is known by different names in different areas
Cook Islands: Constitution Day (in lieu)
Marks the promulgation of the constitution of the Cook Islands on this day in 1965.
Croatia: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day
The full title of the holiday is 'Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders'Regional
El Salvador (regional): Fiestas Patronales Holiday
The Fiesta de San Salvador celebrates the country
Equatorial Guinea: Freedom Day
Marks the date in 1979 when Teodoro Obiang deposed Macías Nguema
Ghana: Founders' Day (in lieu)
4th August has been chosen as the date for Founders' Day as it marks two important events in Ghana's history
Iceland: Commerce Day
This holiday was first observed Thursday September 13th 1894. The date is known as it was agreed on at a meeting of unions and managers from the larger shops in Reykjavík
Ireland: August Bank Holiday
The August Bank Holiday in Republic of Ireland is observed on the first Monday in August
Kiribati: Kiribati Youth Day
A day to encourage a healthy lifestyle amongst the younger generation in KiribatiRegional
Spain (regional): Our Lady of Africa
The Church of Santa María de África was consecrated on August 5th 1752
Tuvalu: Tuvalu National Children's Day
A public holiday on the first Monday in August to honour the youth of Tuvalu.Regional
United Kingdom (regional): Summer bank holiday
Scotland only. This holiday is observed on the first Monday in August
Zambia: Farmers' Day
A day to celebrate the contribution and work of the agricultural sector in ZambiaObservances on August 5th 2024
USA: National Oyster Day
Don't clam up - here's some pearls of wisdom for National Oyster Day
USA: National Underwear Day
This is a brief, some would say pants, description of National Underwear Day
International: International Traffic Light Day
Ready, Steady, Go! This day highlights the importance of Traffic Lights.August 4th 2024 | Go to Today | August 6th 2024
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| General Information for August 5th 2024 | |
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| There are 25 public holidays today. | |
| Day 218 of 2024 | |
| 148 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2010 - 2010 Copiapó mining accident occurs, trapping 33 Chilean miners approximately 2,300 ft (700 m) below the ground. | |
| 1958 - Herbert Hoover eclipses John Adams as having the longest retirement of any former U.S President. Hoover would live another ten years, his record 35-year retirement still holding the record as of 2013. | |
| 1940 - World War II: The Soviet Union formally annexes Latvia. | |
| 1068 - Byzantine–Norman wars: Italo-Normans begin a nearly-three-year siege of Bari. |
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