Day Guide for Friday August 21st 2026

This is our day guide for Friday August 21st 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 233 of 2026.

Holidays on August 21st 2026

Not a Public Holiday

Czech Republic: Day of Memory. A state holiday that commemorates those who lost their lives during the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact troops that began in August 1968.

Hungary: Saint Stephen's Day (bridge day). 20th of August is the oldest national holiday in Hungary. It is generally considered to be the State Foundation Day of Hungary. Its origin roots back to the first king and state founder of Hungary, St. Stephen, who transformed the country into a European Christian country.

Morocco: Youth Day. Youth Day is celebrated on the birthday of the reigning monarch, Mohammed VI

Philippines: Ninoy Aquino Day. The holiday commemorates the assassination of former Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino, Jr. on August 21st 1983

Public sector only

USA (regional): Statehood Day. Commemorates the anniversary of the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959

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Observances on August 21st 2026

  • USA: Hawaiian Shirt Day
  • USA: National Men's Grooming Day
  • United Nations: International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
  • USA: National Brazilian Blowout Day
  • USA: National Senior Citizen’s Day
  • USA: National Spumoni Day
  • International: World Entrepreneurs' Day
  • Czech Republic: Day of Memory

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