Day Guide for Friday August 28th 2020 What are the holidays on August 28th 2020?

This is our day guide for Friday August 28th 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 28th 2020

Bahrain: Ashoora Eve

Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram.

Georgia: Saint Mary's Day

The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin in the Orthodox Church, the mother of Jesus Christ

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India (regional): Ayyankali Jayanthi

Ayyankali Jayanthi commemorates the birthday of Ayyankali, an important social reformer in Travancore, British India

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India (regional): Ramdev Jayanti and Teja Dashmi

A public holiday for two Hindu folk deities of Rajasthan

Iran: Tasoua Hosseini

Commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Mohammed

Isle of Man: T.T. Bank Holiday

Following a meeting of the Council of Ministers, the bank holiday scheduled for senior race day has now been moved to the end of August.

Moldova: Independence Day Holiday

This Bridge holiday to create a long weekend, will be compensated by Saturday 22 August

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Pakistan (regional): Public Holiday

A public holiday has been declared in Sindh.

Observances on August 28th 2020

United Arab Emirates: Emirati Womens Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Emirati Womens Day

USA: National Cherry Turnovers Day

Cherry Turnovers are a welcome and tasty treat, especially when served warm from the oven.

USA: National Red Wine Day

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

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General Information for August 28th 2020
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 241 of 2020
125 days left in 2020
Week 35 of the year
On this Day in History
1879 - Cetshwayo, last king of the Zulus, is captured by the British.
1867 - The United States takes possession of the (at this point unoccupied) Midway Atoll.
1542 - Turkish–Portuguese War (1538–1557): Battle of Wofla: the Portuguese are scattered, their leader Christovão da Gama is captured and later executed.
1524 - The Kaqchikel Maya rebel against their former Spanish allies during the Spanish conquest of Guatemala.