Day Guide for Monday August 14th 2017

This is our day guide for Monday August 14th 2017 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 226 of 2017.

Holidays on August 14th 2017

International: Assumption Day. The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
International: Janmashtami. The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat Gita
Morocco: Oued Ed-Dahab Day. Commemorates the return of the Oued Eddahab region to Morocco from Mauritania
Pakistan: Independence Day. On this day in 1947, Pakistan became the world's first Islamic republic when it gained independence from British rule
Paraguay: Founding of Asunción. Asunción is one of the oldest Spanish cities in South America, founded on August 15th 1537
Thailand: H.M. Queen's Birthday (observed) (in lieu). This holiday marks the birthday of the late queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Victory Day. Marks victory over Japan on August 15th 1945. State and local government offices are closed. Federal offices remain open.
Zimbabwe: Heroes' Day. Honours those who gave their lives in Zimbabwe's struggle for independence

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There are no observances today.

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