Day Guide for Monday August 8th 2022

This is our day guide for Monday August 8th 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 220 of 2022.

Holidays on August 8th 2022

International: Ashoora. Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram
Grenada: Carnival Monday. This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent

Regional

India (regional): Tendong Lho Rum Faat. Tendong Lho Rumfaat (Prayer of the Tendong Mountain) is a festival of the Lepcha people of north-east India.
Ivory Coast: Independence Day (in lieu). As Independence Day falls on a Sunday in 2022, the following Monday will be a holiday
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Public Holiday. Monday, August 8th 2022, has been declared a public holiday in St. Kitts and Nevis.

Not a Public Holiday

South Africa: South Africa School Holiday. Extra school holidays may be given in South Africa if certain public holidays fall on a Tuesday or Thursday

Not a Public Holiday

Taiwan: Father's Day. Not a public holiday. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers
Tanzania: Nane Nane (Farmer's) Day. Nane Nane ('eight eight') day marks the contribution of farmers to the national economy

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 8th 2022

  • USA: National Dollar Day
  • USA: National Frozen Custard Day
  • USA: National Happiness Happens Day
  • USA: National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
  • International: International Cat Day
  • Taiwan: Father's Day
  • USA: National CBD Day

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