Day Guide for Wednesday August 5th 2020

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 5th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 218 of 2020.

Holidays on August 5th 2020

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.
British Virgin Islands: Festival Wednesday. Emancipation Festival in the British Virgin Islands marks three-days of public holidays
Burkina Faso: Independence Day. Marks independence from French rule on August 5th 1960
Croatia: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day. The full title of the holiday is 'Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders'

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El Salvador (regional): Fiestas Patronales Holiday. The Fiesta de San Salvador celebrates the country

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India (regional): Public Holiday. Marks the anniversary of India revoking the special status granted to Indian-Administered Kashmir.
Kiribati: Kiribati Youth Day. A day to encourage a healthy lifestyle amongst the younger generation in Kiribati

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Spain (regional): Our Lady of Africa. The Church of Santa María de África was consecrated on August 5th 1752

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Observances on August 5th 2020

  • USA: National Oyster Day
  • USA: National Underwear Day
  • International: International Traffic Light Day
  • United Kingdom: Playday

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