Day Guide for Tuesday August 11th 2020 What are the holidays on August 11th 2020?

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 11th 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 11th 2020

International: Janmashtami

The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat Gita

Chad: Independence Day

On 11 August 1960, Chad gained its independence from France

Not a Public Holiday

Grenada: Carnival Tuesday

This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent

Nepal: Gaura Festival

During this Hindu festival, women worship goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva to ensure their husband's health and longevity.

Zimbabwe: Defence Forces Day

A day to honour Zimbabwe's armed forces and the role they play in defending the nation.

Observances on August 11th 2020

USA: National Presidential Joke Day

This day remembers the infamous joke that President Reagan made when he thought a radio broadcast wasn't being recorded.

USA: National Raspberry Bombe Day

August is a great time to make this refreshing dessert with ripe raspberries.

USA: National Bakewell Tart Day

A Bakewell Tart is small cake, covered with a top layer of icing and a single central half-cherry.

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General Information for August 11th 2020
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 224 of 2020
142 days left in 2020
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1920 - The Latvian–Soviet Peace Treaty, which relinquished Russia's authority and pretenses to Latvia, is signed, ending the Latvian War of Independence.
1918 - World War I: the Battle of Amiens ends.
Every year - Feast day of Saint Clare of Assisi, the Patron Saint of television.
480 BC - The Battle of Thermopylae is fought over three days, but on this day the last Greek contingents - 300 Spartans, 700 Thespians and 400 Thebans - are surrounded and destroyed by the Persian Army, signalling the end of the battle.