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 1962Observances 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 DayAugust 30th 2024 | Go to Today | September 1st 2024
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| General Information for August 31st 2024 | |
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| 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 | |
| 1994 - The Provisional Irish Republican Army declares a ceasefire. | |
| 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. | |
| 1949 - The retreat of the Democratic Army of Greece in Albania after its defeat on Gramos mountain marks the end of the Greek Civil War. | |
| 1943 - The USS Harmon, the first U.S. Navy ship to be named after a black person, is commissioned. |
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