Day Guide for Thursday August 6th 2026

This is our day guide for Thursday August 6th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 218 of 2026.

Holidays on August 6th 2026

Anguilla: August Thursday. The highlight of August Thursday is the boat race that starts from Meads Bay
Bolivia: Independence Day. This is Bolivia's National day. It commemorates independence from Spain in 1825
El Salvador: Fiesta de San Salvador. Festivities are held in honour of the Divine Saviour of the World in San Salvador
Jamaica: Independence Day. Jamaican independence was granted on August 6th 1962 and each year the date is dedicated to the remembrance of Jamaican history
Peru: Battle of Junín. Marks an important victory in a battle during the Peruvian War of Independence.

Regional

Philippines (regional): Provincial Charter Day. Cebu. Commemorates the province's founding in 1569, when King Philip II appointed a governor.

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Observances on August 6th 2026

  • International: International IPA Day
  • United Kingdom: Cycle to Work Day
  • USA: National Fresh Breath Day
  • USA: National Root Beer Float Day
  • USA: National Wiggle Your Toes Day
  • International: Hiroshima Day
  • USA: Farmworker Appreciation Day

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