Day Guide for Thursday August 5th 2021

This is our day guide for Thursday August 5th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 217 of 2021.

Holidays on August 5th 2021

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

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

Myanmar: Public Holiday. Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.

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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 2021

USA: National Oyster Day
USA: National Underwear Day
International: International Traffic Light Day
International: International IPA Day
United Kingdom: Cycle to Work Day

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