Day Guide for Wednesday August 14th 2024 What are the holidays on August 14th 2024?

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 14th 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 14th 2024

Afghanistan: Victory of the Islamic Emirate

The Taliban have declared a holiday to mark the anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan.

Regional

Australia (regional): Ekka People's Day

The Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day (Brisbane only) is usually held on the second Wednesday in August except when there are five Wednesdays in August when it is held on the third Wednesday.

Not a Public Holiday

Japan: Obon

Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

Maldives: Public Holiday

A public holiday has been declared due to adverse weather conditons.

Morocco: Oued Ed-Dahab Day

Commemorates the return of the Oued Eddahab region to Morocco from Mauritania in 1979

Pakistan: Independence Day

On this day in 1947, Pakistan became the world's first Islamic republic when it gained independence from British rule

Vatican City: Vigil of Assumption Day

Historically a day of fasting and abstinence in Vatican City

Observances on August 14th 2024

Dominican Republic: Engineers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Engineers Day

United Kingdom: Falklands Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Falklands Day

USA: National Creamsicle Day

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

Indonesia: Pramuka Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pramuka Day

Japan: Obon

Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

USA: National Navajo Code Talkers Day

Honoring the courage of the Code Talkers and their critical role in the Allied victory of WWII.

India: Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.

International: World Lizard Day

Today is World Lizard Day, so let's look at these fascinating reptiles and how to celebrate the day.

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General Information for August 14th 2024
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 227 of 2024
139 days left in 2024
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
2002 - Nobody is injured in a London rail disaster at Dalston Junction when a freight train nearly collides with a passenger train due to an incorrect setting of points.
1975 - Based on Richard O'Brien's Musical, The Rocky Horror Picture Show goes on general release in London.