Day Guide for Thursday July 29th 2021 What are the holidays on July 29th 2021?

This is our day guide for Thursday July 29th 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 29th 2021

Bermuda: Emancipation Day

Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834

Faroe Islands: St. Olav’s Day

Commemorates the Norwegian King Olav the second, who brought Christianity to the Faroe Islands and who died in battle on July 29th 1030

Iran: Eid-e-Ghadir

Shias believe that Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin of Prophet Muhammed, was appointed as the religious authority and leader of Islam

Myanmar: Public Holiday

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

Peru: Independence Day Holiday

A day to honour the armed forces and the National Police of Peru

Wallis and Futuna: Wallis and Futuna Territory Day

Commemorates the change in status to a French Overseas Territory on this day in 1961.

Observances on July 29th 2021

USA: National Chili Dog Day

The last Thursday in July is your annual chance to proclaim your affection for this truly American delicacy.

USA: National Chicken Wing Day

Grab a few extra napkins and get ready to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day.

USA: National Lasagna Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lasagna Day

International: International Tiger Day

Wild tiger numbers have dropped by more than 95% since the beginning of the 20th century.

USA: National Lipstick Day

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

USA: National Intern Day

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

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General Information for July 29th 2021
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 210 of 2021
155 days left in 2021
Week 30 of the year
On this Day in History
1958 - U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs into law the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which creates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
1948 - Olympic Games: The Games of the XIV Olympiad - After a hiatus of 12 years caused by World War II, the first Summer Olympics to be held since the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, open in London.
1836 - Inauguration of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France.
904 - Sack of Thessalonica: Saracen raiders under Leo of Tripoli sack Thessaloniki, the Byzantine Empire's second-largest city, after a short siege, and plunder it for a week.