This is our day guide for Saturday August 26th 2017 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 26th 2017
Regional
India (regional): Nuakhai
Nuakhai is an agricultural festival observed by people of Western Odisha to welcome the new rice of the season
Mauritius: Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when all Hindus celebrate one of the most popular deities, Lord Ganesh
Namibia: Heroes Day
Commemorates the Namibian War of Independence which began on 26 August 1966Go to Today | August 27th 2017
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| General Information for August 26th 2017 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 238 of 2017 | |
| 127 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1974 - Charles Lindbergh, the US aviator whose child was once kidnapped, dies (b. 1902). | |
| 1883 - At midday, the Krakatau volcano begins to erupt; it's still the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history. | |
| 1346 - Hundred Years' War: the military supremacy of the English longbow over the French combination of crossbow and armoured knights is established at the Battle of Crécy. | |
| 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. |
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