Day Guide for Saturday August 8th 2020 What are the holidays on August 8th 2020?

This is our day guide for Saturday August 8th 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 8th 2020

Iran: Eid-e-Ghadir

Shias believe that Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin of Prophet Muhammed, was appointed as the religious authority and leader of Islam

Not a Public Holiday

Taiwan: Father's Day

Not a public holiday. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

Tanzania: Nane Nane (Farmer's) Day

Nane Nane ('eight eight') day marks the contribution of farmers to the national economy

Observances on August 8th 2020

USA: National Dollar Day

You can bet your bottom dollar that this is an important date for the US currency.

USA: National Frozen Custard Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Frozen Custard Day

USA: National Happiness Happens Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Happiness Happens Day

USA: National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

Turkmenistan: Melon Day

Discover Turkmenistan's Melon Day, a vibrant celebration of over 400 melon varieties with fairs, music, and cultural pride every second Sunday in August.

USA: National Bowling Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bowling Day

USA: National Garage Sale Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Garage Sale Day

International: International Cat Day

Woke up this morning, feline fine... A day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.

Taiwan: Father's Day

The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.

USA: National CBD Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National CBD Day.

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General Information for August 8th 2020
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 221 of 2020
145 days left in 2020
Week 32 of the year
On this Day in History
2010 - 2010 China floods: A mudslide in Zhugqu County, Gansu, China, kills more than 1,400 people.
1973 - Kim Dae-jung, a South Korean politician and later president of South Korea, is kidnapped.
1969 - At a zebra crossing in London, photographer Iain Macmillan takes the photo that becomes the cover of the Beatles album Abbey Road, one of the most famous album covers in recording history.
1960 - South Kasai secedes from the Congo.