This is our day guide for Tuesday August 4th 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 4th 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.
Antigua and Barbuda: Carnival Tuesday
Second day of public holidays for the Carnival in Antigua and Barbuda
British Virgin Islands: Festival Tuesday
Emancipation Festival in the British Virgin Islands marks three-days of public holidaysRegional
El Salvador (regional): Fiestas Patronales Holiday
The Fiesta de San Salvador celebrates the country
Ghana: Founders' Day
4th August has been chosen as the date for Founders' Day as it marks two important events in Ghana's historyRegional
Nepal (regional): Gaijatra
This is a Hindu festival that honours those who have died during the past year.
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Culturama Day
Similar to other carnivals in the Caribbean, Culturama highlights the cultural heritage of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Vincy Mas
St. Vincent’s Carnival is known as Vincy Mas and activities culminate on the first Monday in July and the following TuesdayAugust 3rd 2020 | Go to Today | August 5th 2020
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| General Information for August 4th 2020 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 217 of 2020 | |
| 149 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1995 - Operation Storm begins in Croatia. | |
| 1984 - The Republic of Upper Volta changes its name to Burkina Faso. | |
| 1938 - The first Supermarine Spitfire is delivered to 19 Squadron, RAF Duxford in Cambridgeshire. | |
| 1693 - Date traditionally ascribed to Dom Perignon's invention of Champagne, although he actually did not have anything to do with sparkling wine. |
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