Day Guide for Wednesday August 15th 2018

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 15th 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 227 of 2018.

Holidays on August 15th 2018

International: Assumption Day. The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ

Regional

Australia (regional): Ekka People's Day. The Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day (Brisbane only) is usually held on the second Wednesday in August except when there are five Wednesdays in August when it is held on the third Wednesday.
Bangladesh: National Mourning Day. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family were killed by the Army in 1975
Congo: Independence Day. The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15th 1960
Costa Rica: Mother's Day. Mother's Day in Costa Rica is a public holiday on the Feast of the Assumption.
Equatorial Guinea: Constitution Day. Equatorial Guinea Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the constitution on August 15th 1982.
India: Independence Day. On the 15th of August 1947, India became completely independent from British rule
Italy: Ferragosto. Ferragosto is a popular summer holiday in Italy that marks the Feast of the Assumption but has its roots in Ancient Rome

Not a Public Holiday

Japan: Obon. Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
Liechtenstein: National Day. Commemorates the birthday of Prince Franz Josef II as well as the Feast of the Assumption

Regional

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday. Governor Okorocha of Imo State has declared August 15 and 16 work-free days to enable residents to register and collect their Permanent Voter's Cards.
North Korea: National Liberation Day. Marks the liberation of Korea after 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945
Paraguay: Founding of Asunción. Asunción is one of the oldest Spanish cities in South America, founded on August 15th 1537

Public sector only

Saudi Arabia: Eid Al Adha Holiday. Date to be confirmed. Public sector only
South Korea: Liberation Day. Marks the liberation of Korea from 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945 after the end of the second World War.
Vatican City: Vigil of Assumption Day. Historically a day of fasting and abstinence in Vatican City

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There are no observances today.

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