Day Guide for Wednesday August 5th 2026

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 5th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 217 of 2026.

Holidays on August 5th 2026

Bangladesh: July Mass Uprising Day. A Public Holiday to commemorate the fall of the Awami League regime in August 2024.

British Virgin Islands: Emancipation Wednesday. Emancipation Festival in the British Virgin Islands marks three-days of public holidays

Burkina Faso: Independence Day. Marks independence from French rule on August 5th 1960

Croatia: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day. The full title of the holiday is 'Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders'

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El Salvador (regional): Fiestas Patronales Holiday. The Fiesta de San Salvador celebrates the country

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Spain (regional): Our Lady of Africa. The Church of Santa María de África was consecrated on August 5th 1752

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Observances on August 5th 2026

United Kingdom: Playday
USA: National Oyster Day
USA: National Underwear Day
International: International Traffic Light Day

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