Day Guide for Tuesday August 12th 2025

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 12th 2025 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 224 of 2025.

Holidays on August 12th 2025

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

Senegal: Grand Magal of Touba. Commemoration of the departure in exile of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacké to Gabon

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

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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Observances on August 12th 2025

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

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