Day Guide for Friday July 27th 2018 What are the holidays on July 27th 2018?

This is our day guide for Friday July 27th 2018 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 July 27th 2018

Cuba: Revolution Anniversary Holiday

Day after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison

Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Waso

Marks the start of Buddhist lent and the anniversary of Buddha's first sermon on the Four Noble Truths

North Korea: Day of Victory

Fighting in the Korean War ended on July 27th 1953, when an armistice was signed

Public sector only

Peru: Public Holiday

An additional public holiday for public sector workers before Independence Day

Sri Lanka: Esala Full Moon Poya

Celebrates the Buddha's first sermon and the arrival of the Tooth Relic in Sri Lanka

Thailand: Asahna Bucha Day

Marks the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in India over 2500 years ago

Public sector only

Thailand: Buddhist Lent

Marks the start of the three month period when Monks have to stay in the one place

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General Information for July 27th 2018
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 208 of 2018
157 days left in 2018
Week 30 of the year
On this Day in History
2005 - STS-114: NASA grounds the Space Shuttle, pending an investigation of the continuing problem with the shedding of foam insulation from the external fuel tank. During ascent, the external tank of the Space Shuttle Discovery sheds a piece of foam slightly smaller than the piece that caused the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster; this foam does not strike the spacecraft.
1964 - Vietnam War: Five thousand more American military advisers are sent to South Vietnam bringing the total number of United States forces in Vietnam to 21,000.
1953 - Fighting in the Korean War ends when the United States, China, and North Korea sign an armistice agreement. Syngman Rhee, President of South Korea, refuses to sign but pledges to observe the armistice.
1688 - Glorious Revolution: James II of England, while trying to flee to France, allegedly throws the Great Seal of the Realm into the River Thames.