Day Guide for Monday August 13th 2018 What are the holidays on August 13th 2018?

This is our day guide for Monday August 13th 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 August 13th 2018

Central African Republic: Independence Day

Celebrates the formal granting of independence from France on August 13th 1960

Grenada: Carnival Monday

This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent

Regional

India (regional): Patriot's Day

Remembers those who fought against the British during the Anglo-Manipuri war

Not a Public Holiday

Japan: Obon

Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

Samoa: Father's Day

Father's Day in Samoa is a public holiday on the Monday after the second Sunday in August

Thailand: H.M. Queen's Birthday (observed) (in lieu)

This holiday marks the birthday of the late queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.

Tunisia: Women's Day

Celebrates a series of women's rights that were established within the Code of Personal Status in 1956

Public sector only

USA (regional): Victory Day

Marks victory over Japan on August 15th 1945. State and local government offices are closed. Federal offices remain open.

Zimbabwe: Defence Forces Day

A day to honour Zimbabwe's armed forces and the role they play in defending the nation.

Zimbabwe: Heroes' Day

Honours those who gave their lives in Zimbabwe's struggle for independence

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General Information for August 13th 2018
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 225 of 2018
140 days left in 2018
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1954 - Radio Pakistan broadcasts the "Qaumi Tarana", the national anthem of Pakistan for the first time.
1898 - Spanish–American War: Spanish and American forces engaged in a mock battle for Manila, after which the Spanish commander surrendered in order to keep the city out of Filipino rebel hands.
1876 - The first complete performance of Wagner's Ring cycle is given at Bayreuth, Germany, in the opening season of the Festspielhaus, lasting four days.
554 - Emperor Justinian I rewards Liberius for his long and distinguished service in the Pragmatic Sanction, granting him extensive estates in Italy.