Day Guide for Tuesday August 20th 2024 What are the holidays on August 20th 2024?

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 20th 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 20th 2024

Estonia: Independence Restoration Day

In 1991 Estonia re-established independence after the end of the Soviet Union

Hungary: Saint Stephen's Day

20th of August is the oldest national holiday in Hungary. It is generally considered to be the State Foundation Day of Hungary. Its origin roots back to the first king and state founder of Hungary, St. Stephen, who transformed the country into a European Christian country.

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India (regional): Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti

A state holiday in Kerala to mark the birthday of a notable Keralite social reformer who was born on this day in 1855.

Morocco: Revolution Day

Commemorates the day King Mohammed V was exiled from Morocco in 1953

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Nepal (regional): Gaijatra

This is a Hindu festival that honours those who have died during the past year.

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Nigeria (regional): Isese Day

A public holiday to mark the Traditional Worshippers' Day, also known as Isese Day.

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Pakistan (regional): Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai

Urs of a noted scholar, saint and poet, considered to be greatest Muslim poet of Sindhi language

Observances on August 20th 2024

United Kingdom: National Bacon Lovers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bacon Lovers Day

USA: National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

What's tastier than a nice Pecan Pie? A Pecan Pie with Chocolate, that's what!

USA: National Lemonade Day

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

USA: National Radio Day

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

International: World Mosquito Day

A day observed in the honour of the man who discovered that the deadly disease of Malaria is spread through a mosquito bite.

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General Information for August 20th 2024
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 233 of 2024
133 days left in 2024
Week 34 of the year
On this Day in History
1940 - In Mexico City, Mexico exiled Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky is fatally wounded with an ice axe by Ramón Mercader. He dies the next day.
1890 - HP Lovecraft is born in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
1882 - Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts in Moscow, Russia.
917 - Battle of Acheloos: Tsar Simeon I of Bulgaria decisively defeats a Byzantine army.