Day Guide for Wednesday August 12th 2026

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 12th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 224 of 2026.

Holidays on August 12th 2026

Regional

Australia (regional): Ekka People's Day. The Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day (Brisbane only) is usually held on the second Wednesday in August except when there are five Wednesdays in August when it is held on the third Wednesday.

Regional

India (regional): Karkidaka Vavu. Karkidaka Vavu is a ritual dedicated to dead ancestors performed by Hindus in Kerala.

Iran: Death of Prophet Muhammed / Martyrdom of Imam Hassan. Marks the Death of Prophet Muhammad and the Martyrdom of Imam Hassan

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

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Observances on August 12th 2026

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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