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 ChristRegional
India (regional): Ayyankali Jayanthi
Ayyankali Jayanthi commemorates the birthday of Ayyankali, an important social reformer in Travancore, British IndiaRegional
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 AugustRegional
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.August 27th 2020 | Go to Today | August 29th 2020
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| General Information for August 28th 2020 | |
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| 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 | |
| 1998 - Second Congo War: Loyalist troops backed by Angolan and Zimbabwean forces repulse the RCD and Rwandan offensive on Kinshasa. | |
| 1898 - Caleb Bradham invents the carbonated soft drink that will later be called "Pepsi-Cola". | |
| 1189 - Third Crusade: the Crusaders begin the Siege of Acre under Guy of Lusignan | |
| 475 - The Roman general Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his capital city, Ravenna. |
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