Day Guide for Thursday August 27th 2020 What are the holidays on August 27th 2020?

This is our day guide for Thursday August 27th 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 27th 2020

Moldova: Independence Day

Marks the Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union on August 27th 1991

Regional

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

Jigawa State Government has declared Tuesday, 27th August 2020 a public holiday in commemoration of the 29th Anniversary of the Creation of the State

Public sector only

USA (regional): Lyndon Baines Johnson Day

Marks the birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson

Observances on August 27th 2020

USA: National Just Because Day

Sometimes we don't need a reason to celebrate a day, everyday is special, just because...

USA: National Pots De Creme Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pots De Creme Day

United Kingdom: National Burger Day

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

International: The Duchess who wasn't Day

August 27 is "The Duchess Who Wasn't" day, which celebrates the life of Irish author Margaret Wolfe Hungerford.

USA: National Petroleum Day

For better or worse, the commercial utilization of oil has changed all our lives.

International: International Boxing Day

International Boxing Day is the perfect day to get in the ring and show your skills!

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General Information for August 27th 2020
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 240 of 2020
126 days left in 2020
Week 35 of the year
On this Day in History
1992 - Super Mario Kart is released in Japan for the Super Famicom, which starts the entire Mario Kart series.
1991 - Moldova declares independence from the USSR.
1939 - First flight of the turbojet-powered Heinkel He 178, the world's first jet aircraft.
410 - The sacking of Rome by the Visigoths ends after three days.