Day Guide for Sunday August 8th 2021 What are the holidays on August 8th 2021?

This is our day guide for Sunday August 8th 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 August 8th 2021

International: Father's Day

Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers and forefathers

Regional

India (regional): Tendong Lho Rum Faat

Tendong Lho Rumfaat (Prayer of the Tendong Mountain) is a festival of the Lepcha people of north-east India.

Kuwait: Hijri New Year Holiday

Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.

Tanzania: Nane Nane (Farmer's) Day

Nane Nane ('eight eight') day marks the contribution of farmers to the national economy

Observances on August 8th 2021

USA: National Dollar Day

You can bet your bottom dollar that this is an important date for the US currency.

USA: National Frozen Custard Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Frozen Custard Day

USA: National Happiness Happens Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Happiness Happens Day

USA: National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

Brazil: Brazil Father's Day

Father's Day is observed on the second Sunday in August in Brazil

International: International Cat Day

Woke up this morning, feline fine... A day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.

Taiwan: Father's Day

The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.

USA: National CBD Day

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

Russia: Builders' Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Builders' Day.

USA: National Health Center Week

This week, we recognize health center staff and the important role health centers play in our communities.

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General Information for August 8th 2021
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 220 of 2021
145 days left in 2021
Week 31 of the year
On this Day in History
1991 - The Warsaw radio mast, at one time the tallest construction ever built, collapses.
1974 - President Richard Nixon, in a nationwide television address, announces his resignation from the office of the President of the United States effective noon the next day.
1963 - Great Train Robbery: in England, a gang of 15 train robbers steal £2.6 million in bank notes.
1960 - South Kasai secedes from the Congo.