This is our day guide for Monday August 1st 2016 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 1st 2016
International: Emancipation Day
Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834Regional
Australia (regional): Picnic Day
Originally declared a public holiday to enable Darwin's railway workers to go to Adelaide River for a picnic.Not a Public Holiday
Australia (regional): Bank Holiday
Banks close in New South Wales on the first Monday in August
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 areas
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 ReykjavíkRegional
India (regional): Bonalu
Telangana, a Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Mahakali in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad
Ireland: August Bank Holiday
The August Bank Holiday in Republic of Ireland is observed on the first Monday in August
Switzerland: National Day
On August 1st 1291, the three forest cantons of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden signed the Federal Charter on the Rütli field, near to Lake Lucerne
Trinidad and Tobago: Emancipation Day
Emancipation Day became a national holiday in Trinidad on Aug 1, 1985. People celebrate the day with parties, cultural events and performances. The festivities conclude with the Flambeau march to honor the courage of the formerly enslaved ancestors.Regional
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 1st 2016 | |
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| There are 13 public holidays today. | |
| Day 214 of 2016 | |
| 152 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 31 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1774 - British scientist Joseph Priestley discovers oxygen gas, corroborating the prior discovery of this element by German-Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele. | |
| 69 - Batavian rebellion: The Batavians in Germania Inferior (Netherlands) revolt under the leadership of Gaius Julius Civilis. | |
| Every year - People in the north east of England wear a white rose in their lapels during the celebration of Yorkshire Day. | |
| 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus) enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Republic. |
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