Day Guide for Friday July 23rd 2021 What are the holidays on July 23rd 2021?

This is our day guide for Friday July 23rd 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 23rd 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.

Egypt: Revolution Day July 23

The National Day of Egypt and is the biggest non-religious public holiday in Egypt.

Japan: Health-Sports Day

Japan celebrates Sports Day to promote sports and an active lifestyle to ensure a healthy mind and body

Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Waso

Marks the start of Buddhist lent and the anniversary of Buddha's first sermon on the Four Noble Truths

Papua New Guinea: National Remembrance Day

Commemorates Papua New Guineans who have died in military service

Sri Lanka: Esala Full Moon Poya

Celebrates the Buddha's first sermon and the arrival of the Tooth Relic in Sri Lanka

Public sector only

USA (regional): Pioneer Day (in lieu)

Marks the founding of Salt Lake City in 1847 with the arrival Brigham Young and the first Mormon settlers

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General Information for July 23rd 2021
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 204 of 2021
161 days left in 2021
Week 29 of the year
On this Day in History
1972 - The United States launches Landsat 1, the first Earth-resources satellite.
1970 - Qaboos bin Said al Said becomes Sultan of Oman after overthrowing his father, Said bin Taimur initiating massive reforms, modernization programs and end to a decade long civil war.
1962 - Telstar relays the first publicly transmitted, live trans-Atlantic television program, featuring Walter Cronkite.
1908 - The Second Constitution accepted by the Ottomans.