Day Guide for Friday August 7th 2020 What are the holidays on August 7th 2020?

This is our day guide for Friday August 7th 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 7th 2020

Anguilla: Constitution Day

Last day of the Carnival is celebrated as Constitution Day even though Anguilla's constitution took effect on 1 April 1982

Colombia: Battle of Boyacá

The 1819 battle in which Colombia acquired its definitive independence from Spanish Monarchy

Ivory Coast: Independence Day

Celebrates Côte d'Ivoire's independence from France on August 7th 1960

Rwanda: Umuganura Day

A Thanksgiving festival to mark the start of the harvest and one of the key celebrations in Rwanda

Observances on August 7th 2020

United Kingdom: International Beer Day

All hail the Ale! Cheers to the beer!

USA: National Lighthouse Day

Even in these days of GPS, Lighthouses play an important role in keeping shipping safe round our coast.

USA: National Raspberries N’ Cream Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Raspberries N’ Cream Day

USA: Purple Heart Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Purple Heart Day

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General Information for August 7th 2020
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 220 of 2020
146 days left in 2020
Week 32 of the year
On this Day in History
1960 - Côte d'Ivoire becomes independent from France.
1942 - World War II: the Battle of Guadalcanal begins - United States Marines initiate the first American offensive of the war with landings on Guadalcanal and Tulagi in the Solomon Islands.
1819 - Simón Bolívar triumphs over Spain in the Battle of Boyacá.
936 - Coronation of King Otto I of Germany.