Day Guide for Monday August 19th 2019 What are the holidays on August 19th 2019?

This is our day guide for Monday August 19th 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 19th 2019

Afghanistan: Independence Day

Independence from British imperial control over Afghan foreign affairs in 1919

Argentina: San Martin's Day

San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.

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Canada (regional): Discovery Day

Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.

Colombia: Assumption Day (in lieu)

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

Hungary: Saint Stephen's Day (bridge day)

Public holiday as National Day falls on a Tuesday in 2019. Compensated by Saturday August 10th

Iran: Eid-e-Ghadir

Shias believe that Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin of Prophet Muhammed, was appointed as the religious authority and leader of Islam

Regional

Philippines (regional): Birthday of Manuel L Quezon

Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and Aurora

Observances on August 19th 2019

Vietnam: August Revolution Commemoration Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of August Revolution Commemoration Day

International: International Orangutan Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Orangutan Day

USA: National Aviation Day

The National Aviation Day (August 19) is a United States national observation that celebrates the development of aviation.

United Kingdom: National Potato Day

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USA: National Soft Ice Cream Day

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Ukraine: Saviour of the Apple Feast Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Saviour of the Apple Feast Day

United Nations: World Humanitarian Day 

A day to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.

International: World Photography Day

Make it snappy! August 19th is the day to capture the world around you.

International: World Photography Day

Make it snappy! August 19th is the day to capture the world around you.

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General Information for August 19th 2019
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 231 of 2019
134 days left in 2019
Week 34 of the year
On this Day in History
1991 - Dissolution of the Soviet Union, August Coup: Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is placed under house arrest while on holiday in the town of Foros, Ukraine.
1980 - Saudia Flight 163, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar burns after making an emergency landing at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing 301 people.
1959 - John Lennon and Paul McCartney join The Beatles' precursor The Quarrymen.
1909 - The first automobile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.