Day Guide for Wednesday July 21st 2021 What are the holidays on July 21st 2021?

This is our day guide for Wednesday July 21st 2021 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 July 21st 2021

International: Eid Al Adha Holiday

Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.

Belgium: Independence Day

Independence Day celebrates the separation of Belgium from the Netherlands in 1831

Guam: Guam Liberation Day

Commemorates the liberation from Japanese rule on July 21st 1944

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Hari Raya Haji Holiday

This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God

Montserrat: National Day of Prayer, Reflection and Thanksgiving

Commemorating when the Soufrière Hills Volcano became active in 1995.

Observances on July 21st 2021

USA: National Creme Brulee Day

Though it has a French name, recipes for the Catalan version are 300 years older.

USA: National Junk Food Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Junk Food Day

USA: National Hot Dog Day

From its humble beginnings as a street food staple to its iconic status at baseball games and backyard barbecues, the hot dog has become a symbol of community, joy, and all things Americana.

Australia: National Lamington Day

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

USA: No Pet Store Puppies Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of No Pet Store Puppies Day.

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General Information for July 21st 2021
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 202 of 2021
163 days left in 2021
Week 29 of the year
On this Day in History
1976 - The fateful US Bicentennial Convention of the American Legion after which Legionnaires' Disease is named.
1951 - Gus Grissom becomes the second Amercian in space, during the early Apollo missions.
1861 - The Battle of Bull Run - at Manassas Junction, Virginia - begins, marking the first major battle of the American Civil War. The Confederacy wins.
1825 - Construction of the Miami Canal in Ohio begins.