Day Guide for Monday August 26th 2019 What are the holidays on August 26th 2019?

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.

Observances on August 26th 2019

USA: National Cherry Popsicle Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cherry Popsicle Day

USA: National Dog Day

Celebrate National Dog day with these inspirational quotes about our canine companions.

USA: National Women’s Equality Day

Celebrates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.

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General Information for August 26th 2019
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
1977 - The Charter of the French Language is adopted by the National Assembly of Quebec
1974 - Charles Lindbergh, the US aviator whose child was once kidnapped, dies (b. 1902).
1303 - Ala ud din Khilji captures Chittorgarh.
Every year - The infamous Annual World Bog Snorkelling Championships take in the town of Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales.