Day Guide for Wednesday August 15th 2018 What are the holidays on August 15th 2018?

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 15th 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 15th 2018

International: Assumption Day

The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ

Regional

Australia (regional): Ekka People's Day

The Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day (Brisbane only) is usually held on the second Wednesday in August except when there are five Wednesdays in August when it is held on the third Wednesday.

Bangladesh: National Mourning Day

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family were killed by the Army in 1975

Congo: Independence Day

The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15th 1960

Costa Rica: Mother's Day

Mother's Day in Costa Rica is a public holiday on the Feast of the Assumption.

Equatorial Guinea: Constitution Day

Equatorial Guinea Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the constitution on August 15th 1982.

India: Independence Day

On the 15th of August 1947, India became completely independent from British rule

Italy: Ferragosto

Ferragosto is a popular summer holiday in Italy that marks the Feast of the Assumption but has its roots in Ancient Rome

Not a Public Holiday

Japan: Obon

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

Liechtenstein: National Day

Commemorates the birthday of Prince Franz Josef II as well as the Feast of the Assumption

Regional

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

Governor Okorocha of Imo State has declared August 15 and 16 work-free days to enable residents to register and collect their Permanent Voter's Cards.

North Korea: National Liberation Day

Marks the liberation of Korea after 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945

Paraguay: Founding of Asunción

Asunción is one of the oldest Spanish cities in South America, founded on August 15th 1537

Public sector only

Saudi Arabia: Eid Al Adha Holiday

Date to be confirmed. Public sector only

South Korea: Liberation Day

Marks the liberation of Korea from 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945 after the end of the second World War.

Vatican City: Vigil of Assumption Day

Historically a day of fasting and abstinence in Vatican City

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General Information for August 15th 2018
There are 16 public holidays today.
Day 227 of 2018
138 days left in 2018
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1975 - Bangladesh's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is killed along with most members of his family during a military coup.
1965 - The Beatles play to nearly 60,000 fans at Shea Stadium in New York, New York, an event later regarded as the birth of stadium rock.
1945 - World War II: Japan surrenders to end the war.
1309 - The city of Rhodes surrenders to the forces of the Knights of St. John, completing their conquest of Rhodes. The knights establish their headquarters on the island and rename themselves the Knights of Rhodes.