Day Guide for Tuesday August 13th 2019 What are the holidays on August 13th 2019?

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 13th 2019 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 2019

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.

Central African Republic: Independence Day

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

Grenada: Carnival Tuesday

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.

Tunisia: Women's Day

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

Zimbabwe: Defence Forces Day

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

Observances on August 13th 2019

International: International Left Handers Day

Studies suggest that approximately 10% of the world population is left-handed.

USA: National Filet Mignon Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Filet Mignon Day

United Kingdom: National Prosecco Day

On this day, there is no need to look at your watch, as it's always Prosecco o'clock!

Japan: Obon

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

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General Information for August 13th 2019
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 225 of 2019
140 days left in 2019
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1942 - Walt Disney's fifth full-length animated film, Bambi, was released to theaters.
1868 - A massive earthquake near Arica, Peru, causes an estimated 25,000 casualties, and the subsequent tsunami causes considerable damage as far away as Hawaii and New Zealand.
1532 - Union of Brittany and France: The Duchy of Brittany is absorbed into the Kingdom of France.
1516 - The Treaty of Noyon between France and Spain is signed. Francis I of France recognizes Charles's claim to Naples, and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, recognizes Francis's claim to Milan.