This is our day guide for Monday August 3rd 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on August 3rd 2015
International: Emancipation Day
Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834Not a Public Holiday
Australia (regional): Bank Holiday
Banks close in New South Wales on the first Monday in AugustRegional
Australia (regional): Picnic Day
Originally declared a public holiday to enable Darwin's railway workers to go to Adelaide River for a picnic.
Barbados: Kadooment Day
First Monday in August. Climax of a carnival to mark the end of the sugar cane harvestNot a Public Holiday
Canada (regional): Heritage Day
An optional general holiday observed by most companies to celebrate the heritage of AlbertaRegional
Canada (regional): Civic Day
Throughout Canada, the first Monday in August is generally a holiday though it is known by different names in different areasRegional
El Salvador (regional): Fiestas Patronales Holiday
Festivities are held in honour of the Divine Saviour of the World in San Salvador
Iceland: Commerce Day
This holiday was first observed Thursday September 13th 1894. The date is known as it was agreed on at a meeting of unions and managers from the larger shops in Reykjavík
Ireland: August Bank Holiday
The August Bank Holiday in Republic of Ireland is observed on the first Monday in August
North Macedonia: Republic Day (in lieu)
As Republic Day falls on a Sunday in 2015, the following Monday will be a public holidayRegional
United Kingdom (regional): Summer bank holiday
Scotland only. This holiday is observed on the first Monday in August
Zambia: Farmers' Day
A day to celebrate the contribution and work of the agricultural sector in Zambia| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for August 3rd 2015 | |
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| There are 12 public holidays today. | |
| Day 215 of 2015 | |
| 150 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1997 - Oued El-Had and Mezouara massacre in Algeria; a total of 116 villagers killed, 40 in Oued El-Had and 76 in Mezouara. | |
| 1958 - The nuclear submarine USS Nautilus travels beneath the Arctic ice cap. | |
| 1940 - World War II: Italian forces begin the invasion of British Somaliland. | |
| 1852 - Harvard University wins the first Boat Race between Yale University and Harvard. The race is also the first American intercollegiate athletic event |
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