Day Guide for Friday August 14th 2026

This is our day guide for Friday August 14th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 226 of 2026.

Holidays on August 14th 2026

Iran: Martyrdom of Imam Reza. Imam Reza was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and the eighth Shi'ite Imam

Not a Public Holiday

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

Morocco: Oued Ed-Dahab Day. Commemorates the return of the Oued Eddahab region to Morocco from Mauritania in 1979

Regional

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday. In preparation for election in Osun state on Saturday.

Pakistan: Independence Day. On this day in 1947, Pakistan became the world's first Islamic republic when it gained independence from British rule

Regional

Philippines (regional): Kadayawan Festival. A festival held in Davao City held every August to give thanks for a bountiful harvest and to honour the 11 indigenous tribes of Davao.

Vatican City: Vigil of Assumption Day. Historically a day of fasting and abstinence in Vatican City

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There are no observances today.

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