This is our day guide for Sunday August 26th 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 26th 2018
International: Eid Al Adha Holiday
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.Regional
India (regional): Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.Regional
India (regional): Third Onam
Third day of a popular 10 day Hindu harvest festivalGo to Today | August 27th 2018
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| General Information for August 26th 2018 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 238 of 2018 | |
| 127 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1977 - The Charter of the French Language is adopted by the National Assembly of Quebec | |
| 1883 - At midday, the Krakatau volcano begins to erupt; it's still the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history. | |
| 1346 - Hundred Years' War: the military supremacy of the English longbow over the French combination of crossbow and armoured knights is established at the Battle of Crécy. | |
| 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. |
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