Day Guide for Monday August 27th 2018

This is our day guide for Monday August 27th 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 239 of 2018.

Holidays on August 27th 2018

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

Regional

India (regional): Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti. A state holiday in Kerala to mark the birthday of a notable Keralite social reformer who was born on this day in 1855.
Moldova: Independence Day. Marks the Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union on August 27th 1991
Namibia: Heroes Day. Commemorates the Namibian War of Independence which began on 26 August 1966

Regional

Nepal (regional): Gaijatra. This is a Hindu festival that honours those who have died during the past year.

Regional

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday. Jigawa State Government has declared Monday, 27th August 2018 a public holiday in commemoration of the 27th Anniversary of the Creation of the State
Papua New Guinea: National Repentance Day. Intended to be marked by prayer ceremonies across the country to ask for forgiveness for wrongs
Philippines: National Heroes' Day. Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes

Public sector only

USA (regional): Lyndon Baines Johnson Day. Marks the birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson

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There are no observances today.

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