Day Guide for Thursday July 22nd 2021 What are the holidays on July 22nd 2021?

This is our day guide for Thursday July 22nd 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 22nd 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.

Eswatini: Birthday of Late King Sobhuza

Reigning for over 82 years, King Sobhuza was born on 22 July 1899

Japan: Marine Day

Established to express gratitude for the gifts of the sea and honour its importance to the prosperity of Japan as a maritime nation

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Malaysia (regional): Sarawak Day

On July 22nd 1963, the British granted Sarawak self-government on the condition that it joined Malaya, North Borneo and Singapore to form Malaysia

Myanmar: Public Holiday

Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Observances on July 22nd 2021

USA: National Hammock Day

Today’s reason to celebrate reminds us to slow down, breathe easy and enjoy these beautiful summer months.

USA: National Penuche Fudge Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Penuche Fudge Day

USA: National Rat Catcher’s Day

Yes, we know rats are intelligent and make good pets, but if you ever have a rat infestation, you'll be glad that this occupation still exists.

International: World Mango Day

Mangos are in-season all year long making it a fruit that can be celebrated every day, not just today!

USA: National Refreshment Day

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

International: International Brain Day

This holiday is designed to increase awareness of brain health issues for people everywhere.

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General Information for July 22nd 2021
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 203 of 2021
162 days left in 2021
Week 29 of the year
On this Day in History
1932 - Florenz Ziegfeld, the US impresario famed for his girls and staircases in his Follies shows, died.
1844 - The Rev William Spooner was born in London. He was an albino and suffered defective eyesight and it is thought that this caused some of his verbal confusions which were later dubbed 'spoonerisms'. These included 'it is kisstomary to cuss the bride' and 'you hissed my mystery lecture'.
1796 - Surveyor Moses Cleaveland meet the mouth of the Cuyahoga River at Lake Erie, decides that this area would be a perfect capital city of the Connecticut Western Reserve, and named the new town after himself.
1298 - The English used longbows for the first time, when they defeated the Scots at the Battle of Falkirk.