This is our day guide for Monday August 26th 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 26th 2024
International: Summer Bank
August bank Holiday. This is a regional holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
International: Janmashtami
The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat Gita
Namibia: Heroes Day
Commemorates the Namibian War of Independence which began on 26 August 1966
Nepal: Gaura Festival
During this Hindu festival, women worship goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva to ensure their husband's health and longevity.Regional
Pakistan (regional): Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Data Gunj Bakhsh
A public holiday in Lahore for an 11th cebtury Sufi saint from present-day Afghanistan, who is lived and died in Lahore.Regional
Pakistan (regional): Chehlum of Hazrat Imam-e-Hussain
Commemorates the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
Papua New Guinea: National Repentance Day
Intended to be marked by prayer ceremonies across the country to ask for forgiveness for wrongs
Philippines: National Heroes' Day
Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroesObservances on August 26th 2024
USA: National Cherry Popsicle Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cherry Popsicle Day
USA: National Dog Day
Celebrate National Dog day with these inspirational quotes about our canine companions.
USA: National Women’s Equality Day
Celebrates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.August 25th 2024 | Go to Today | August 27th 2024
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| General Information for August 26th 2024 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 239 of 2024 | |
| 127 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 35 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1974 - Charles Lindbergh, the US aviator whose child was once kidnapped, dies (b. 1902). | |
| 1914 - World War I: the German colony of Togoland is invaded by French and British forces, who take it after 5 days. | |
| 1883 - At midday, the Krakatau volcano begins to erupt; it's still the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history. | |
| 1303 - Ala ud din Khilji captures Chittorgarh. |
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