Day Guide for Tuesday August 13th 2024

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 13th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 226 of 2024.

Holidays on August 13th 2024

Central African Republic: Independence Day. Celebrates the formal granting of independence from France on August 13th 1960

Grenada: Carnival Tuesday. This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent

Regional

India (regional): Patriot's Day. Remembers those who fought against the British during the Anglo-Manipuri war

Israel: Fast of Ninth of Av. Tisha B'Av commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.

Not a Public Holiday

Japan: Obon. Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

Tunisia: Women's Day. Celebrates a series of women's rights that were established within the Code of Personal Status in 1956

Zimbabwe: Defence Forces Day. A day to honour Zimbabwe's armed forces and the role they play in defending the nation.

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There are no observances today.

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