Day Guide for Monday August 12th 2019

This is our day guide for Monday August 12th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 224 of 2019.

Holidays on August 12th 2019

International: Eid Al Adha. 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.
International: Hari Raya  Haji. This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
Chad: Independence Day (in lieu). On 11 August 1960, Chad gained its independence from France
Grenada: Carnival Monday. This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent
Japan: Mountain Day (in lieu). Monday August 12th 2019 is a public holiday as Mountain Day falls on a Sunday
Samoa: Father's Day. Father's Day in Samoa is a public holiday on the Monday after the second Sunday in August

Not a Public Holiday

Thailand: Mother's Day. In 1976, the custom of Mother's Day was changed to August 12th to commemorate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit
Thailand: H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday. This holiday marks the birthday of the 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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Observances on August 12th 2019

  • United Nations: International Youth Day
  • USA: National Julienne Fries Day
  • USA: National Middle Child Day
  • USA: National Vinyl Record Day
  • United Kingdom: The Glorious Twelfth
  • International: World Elephant Day

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