Day Guide for Sunday August 2nd 2020 What are the holidays on August 2nd 2020?

This is our day guide for Sunday August 2nd 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 2nd 2020

International: Eid Al Adha Holiday

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.

Costa Rica: Virgin of Los Angeles Day

The Virgin of Los Angeles is the patron saint of Costa Rica

North Macedonia: Republic Day

Marks the establishment of the Republic in 1944 and the Ilinden Uprising in 1903

Observances on August 2nd 2020

USA: American Family Day

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Ukraine: Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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USA: National Friendship Day

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USA: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

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USA: National Kids Day

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USA: National Sisters Day

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USA: National Coloring Book Day

Add some color to your life with this fun and therapeutic pastime.

USA: Harriet Quimby Day

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Russia: Paratroopers' Day

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General Information for August 2nd 2020
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 215 of 2020
151 days left in 2020
Week 31 of the year
On this Day in History
1932 - The positron (antiparticle of the electron) is discovered by Carl D. Anderson.
1870 - Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway, opens in London, England, United Kingdom.
1869 - Japan's samurai, farmer, artisan, merchant class system (Shinokosho) is abolished as part of the Meiji Restoration reforms. (Traditional Japanese date: June 25, 1869).
1777 - The United States celebrates its first Thanksgiving following victory over General John Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga in October.