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 | |
| 2002 - Earth Summit 2002 begins in Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 1966 - The Namibian War of Independence starts with the battle at Omugulugwombashe. | |
| 1883 - At midday, the Krakatau volcano begins to erupt; it's still the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history. | |
| Every year - The infamous Annual World Bog Snorkelling Championships take in the town of Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales. |
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