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 LentRegional
India (regional): Patriot's Day
Remembers those who fought against the British during the Anglo-Manipuri warNot 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 1956Public 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 independenceAugust 12th 2018 | Go to Today | August 14th 2018
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| General Information for August 13th 2018 | |
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| 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 | |
| 1961 - The Berlin Wall is constructed, separating East from West. | |
| 1954 - Radio Pakistan broadcasts the "Qaumi Tarana", the national anthem of Pakistan for the first time. | |
| 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. |
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