Day Guide for Monday August 28th 2017

This is our day guide for Monday August 28th 2017 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 240 of 2017.

Holidays on August 28th 2017

International: Late Summer Bank Holiday. Last Monday in August following the Bank Holiday date observed in England

International: Eid Al Adha Holiday. Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.

Georgia: Saint Mary's Day. The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin in the Orthodox Church, the mother of Jesus Christ

Philippines: National Heroes' Day. Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes

Turkiye: Public Holiday (bridge day). Marks the victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar in 1922, a key battle in the War of Independence

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There are no observances today.

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