This is our day guide for Monday August 26th 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 26th 2019
International: Late Summer Bank Holiday
Last Monday in August following the Bank Holiday date observed in England
Namibia: Heroes Day
Commemorates the Namibian War of Independence which began on 26 August 1966
Papua New Guinea: National Repentance Day
Intended to be marked by prayer ceremonies across the country to ask for forgiveness for wrongs
Philippines: National Heroes' Day
Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes
Ukraine: Independence Day Holiday
Commemoration of the Declaration of Independence from the USSR in August 1991.August 25th 2019 | Go to Today | August 27th 2019
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| General Information for August 26th 2019 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 238 of 2019 | |
| 127 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 35 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1978 - Papal conclave: Pope John Paul I is elected to the Papacy. | |
| 1966 - The Namibian War of Independence starts with the battle at Omugulugwombashe. | |
| 1883 - At midday, the Krakatau volcano begins to erupt; it's still the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history. | |
| 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. |
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