Day Guide for Wednesday August 26th 2026

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 26th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 238 of 2026.

Holidays on August 26th 2026

International: Eid e-Milad-un Nabi. Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar

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India (regional): Thiruvonam. Traditional harvest festival that marks the annual return of mythical King Mahabali

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India (regional): Raksha Bandhan. Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.
Namibia: Heroes Day. Commemorates the Namibian War of Independence which began on 26 August 1966
Papua New Guinea: National Repentance Day. Intended to be marked by prayer ceremonies across the country to ask for forgiveness for wrongs

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Observances on August 26th 2026

  • Spain: La Tomatina
  • International: Raksha Bandhan
  • USA: National Cherry Popsicle Day
  • USA: National Dog Day
  • United Kingdom: National Dog Day
  • International: National Dog Day
  • USA: National Women’s Equality Day
  • USA: National Toilet Paper Day

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