This is our day guide for Saturday August 1st 2020 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 1st 2020
International: Eid-ul-Azha
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.
International: Emancipation Day
Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834
Barbados: Emancipation Day
Slavery was finally abolished throughout the British Empire by the Slavery Abolition Act 1833, which came into effect on 1 August 1834
Benin: Independence Day
Marks Benin gaining full independence from France on 1 August 1960
DR Congo: Parents' Day
A public holiday to honour the role of Mothers and Fathers in Congolese societyRegional
Malaysia (regional): Hari Raya Haji Holiday
This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for GodRegional
Nicaragua (regional): Descent of Saint Dominic
At the end of the 19th century, in Managua, the discovery of a small statue of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, led to the creation of two days of traditional holidays to celebrate the patron saint of Nicaragua's capital city.
Switzerland: National Day
On August 1st 1291, the three forest cantons of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden signed the Federal Charter on the Rütli field, near to Lake Lucerne
Trinidad and Tobago: Emancipation Day
The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 ended slavery in the British Empire on 1 August 1834Observances on August 1st 2020
United Kingdom: Albariño Day
Raise a glass to this crisp Iberian white wine.
USA: National Girlfriends Day
National Girlfriends Day, a celebration of the women you love, be it your significant other or your best friend.
USA: National Minority Donor Awareness Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Minority Donor Awareness Day
USA: National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
USA: Respect for Parents Day
We have a feeling an unappreciated parent may have come up with the idea for this holiday.
Russia: The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I
Find out the dates, history and traditions of The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I
United Kingdom: Yorkshire day
Yorkshire is the largest county in England by area.
USA: Mead Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mead Day
USA: National Mustard Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Mustard Day
United Kingdom: F.A. Cup Final
Find out the date and history of the F.A. Cup Final
USA: Sandwich Month
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sandwich Month
International: Happiness Happens Month
Find out the dates, history and background to Happiness Happens Month
USA: American Adventures Month
Be a happy camper. Or hotel resident. It doesn't matter - just get out and explore America.
USA: Kids Eat Right Month
Highlights healthy eating and active lifestyles for every age group from infant to teens.
International: Emancipation Day
Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834
Belize: Emancipation Day
Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834
Canada: Emancipation Day
Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834
USA: Black Business Month
Recognize and support the many local Black-owned businesses and Black-owned businesses across AmericaJuly 31st 2020 | Go to Today | August 2nd 2020
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| General Information for August 1st 2020 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 214 of 2020 | |
| 152 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 31 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1923 - As vice president, Calvin Coolidge becomes the 30th President of the United States after the death of Warren G. Harding | |
| 1855 - The first ascent of Monte Rosa, the second highest summit in the Alps. | |
| 1840 - Laborer slaves in most of the British Empire are emancipated. | |
| Every year - People in the north east of England wear a white rose in their lapels during the celebration of Yorkshire Day. |
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