This is our day guide for Wednesday August 26th 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 26th 2020
Namibia: Heroes Day
Commemorates the Namibian War of Independence which began on 26 August 1966
Papua New Guinea: National Repentance Day
Intended to be marked by prayer ceremonies across the country to ask for forgiveness for wrongsAugust 25th 2020 | Go to Today | August 27th 2020
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| General Information for August 26th 2020 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 239 of 2020 | |
| 127 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 35 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2011 - The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing's all-new composite airliner, receives certification from the EASA and the FAA | |
| 1966 - The Namibian War of Independence starts with the battle at Omugulugwombashe. | |
| 1910 - Mother Teresa, the Roman Catholic nun and Nobel laureate, is born (d. 1997). | |
| 1303 - Ala ud din Khilji captures Chittorgarh. |
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