Day Guide for Friday August 20th 2021

This is our day guide for Friday August 20th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 232 of 2021.

Holidays on August 20th 2021

Estonia: Independence Restoration Day. In 1991 Estonia re-established independence after the end of the Soviet Union
Hungary: Saint Stephen's Day. 20th of August is the oldest national holiday in Hungary. It is generally considered to be the State Foundation Day of Hungary. Its origin roots back to the first king and state founder of Hungary, St. Stephen, who transformed the country into a European Christian country.

Regional

India (regional): Ashura. Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram

Regional

India (regional): First Onam. Onam lasts 10 days with official state holidays on three or four days starting from Onam Eve (Uthradom) to the Third Onam Day
Morocco: Revolution Day. Commemorates the day King Mohammed V was exiled from Morocco in 1953
Myanmar: Public Holiday. Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Regional

Nigeria (regional): Isese Day. A public holiday to mark the Traditional Worshippers' Day, also known as Isese Day.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Statehood Day. Commemorates the anniversary of the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959

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Observances on August 20th 2021

  • USA: Hawaiian Shirt Day
  • United Kingdom: National Bacon Lovers Day
  • USA: National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
  • USA: National Lemonade Day
  • USA: National Radio Day
  • International: World Mosquito Day
  • USA: National Men's Grooming Day

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