Day Guide for Thursday August 8th 2019

This is our day guide for Thursday August 8th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 220 of 2019.

Holidays on August 8th 2019

Anguilla: August Thursday. The highlight of August Thursday is the boat race that starts from Meads Bay

Public sector only

Saudi Arabia: 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.

Not a Public Holiday

Taiwan: Father's Day. Not a public holiday. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

Tanzania: Nane Nane (Farmer's) Day. Nane Nane ('eight eight') day marks the contribution of farmers to the national economy

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There are no observances today.

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