Day Guide for Saturday August 31st 2024 What are the holidays on August 31st 2024?

This is our day guide for Saturday August 31st 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 31st 2024

Afghanistan: Public Holiday

A public holiday to commemorate the anniversary of the US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Kyrgyzstan: Independence Day

The Republic of Kyrgyzstan was declared an independent, sovereign, democratic state on 31 August 1991

Malaysia: National Day

31st August marks Malaysia's Independence Day. Also known as Merdeka Day

Moldova: Romanian Language Day

Marks the demonstrations of 1989 that made Moldova adopt its language laws

Trinidad and Tobago: Independence Day

Commemorates the independence of Trinidad and Tobago from the United Kingdom in 1962

Observances on August 31st 2024

USA: Eat Outside day

Good food in the summer sun - what's not to like? Go Al Fresco today.

USA: National Bacon Day

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

USA: National Matchmaker Day

We hope you meet your match today!

USA: National Trail Mix Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Trail Mix Day

Romania: Romanian Language Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Romanian Language Day

United Nations: International Day for People of African Descent

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the International Day for People of African Descent.

USA: International Bacon Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Bacon Day

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General Information for August 31st 2024
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 244 of 2024
122 days left in 2024
Week 35 of the year
On this Day in History
1991 - Kyrgyzstan declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
1980 - After two weeks of nationwide strikes, the Polish government was forced to sign the Gdansk Agreement, allowing for the creation of the trade union Solidarity.
1969 - Former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano dies in plane crash.
1957 - The Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) gains its independence from the United Kingdom.