This is our day guide for Wednesday August 5th 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 5th 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.
British Virgin Islands: Festival Wednesday
Emancipation Festival in the British Virgin Islands marks three-days of public holidays
Burkina Faso: Independence Day
Marks independence from French rule on August 5th 1960
Croatia: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day
The full title of the holiday is 'Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders'Regional
El Salvador (regional): Fiestas Patronales Holiday
The Fiesta de San Salvador celebrates the countryRegional
India (regional): Public Holiday
Marks the anniversary of India revoking the special status granted to Indian-Administered Kashmir.
Kiribati: Kiribati Youth Day
A day to encourage a healthy lifestyle amongst the younger generation in KiribatiRegional
Spain (regional): Our Lady of Africa
The Church of Santa María de África was consecrated on August 5th 1752Observances on August 5th 2020
USA: National Oyster Day
Don't clam up - here's some pearls of wisdom for National Oyster Day
USA: National Underwear Day
This is a brief, some would say pants, description of National Underwear Day
International: International Traffic Light Day
Ready, Steady, Go! This day highlights the importance of Traffic Lights.
United Kingdom: Playday
Playday is the national day for play, traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August.August 4th 2020 | Go to Today | August 6th 2020
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| General Information for August 5th 2020 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 218 of 2020 | |
| 148 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1995 - Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, a significant Serb stronghold, is captured by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day. | |
| 1962 - Apartheid in South Africa: Nelson Mandela is jailed. He would not be released until 1990. | |
| 1960 - Burkina Faso, then known as Upper Volta, becomes independent from France. | |
| 1099 - Pope Paschal II succeeds Pope Urban II as the 160th pope. |
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