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

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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
1945 - August Revolution: Viet Minh led by Ho Chi Minh take power in Hanoi, Vietnam.
1919 - Afghanistan gains full independence from the United Kingdom.
1909 - The first automobile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
1839 - The French government announces that Louis Daguerre's photographic process is a gift "free to the world".