Day Guide for Thursday August 12th 2021

This is our day guide for Thursday August 12th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 224 of 2021.

Holidays on August 12th 2021

International: El Hijra. Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
Myanmar: Public Holiday. Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Thailand: H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday. This holiday marks the birthday of the late queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.

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
Zambia: Public Holiday. Public Holiday for voting in the general elections

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Observances on August 12th 2021

  • 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
  • International: Islamic New Year

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