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.

USA: National Tarantula Appreciation Day

Celebrate National Tarantula Appreciation Day on August 8th by learning about these fascinating arachnids and dispelling common myths surrounding them.

USA: National Braiders Day

Celebrate National Braiders Day on August 8th! Discover the rich history of hair braiding, its cultural significance, and how you can honor the talented professionals who keep this ancient art form alive.

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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.
1990 - Iraq occupies Kuwait and the state is annexed to Iraq. This would lead to the Gulf War shortly afterward.
1908 - Wilbur Wright makes his first flight at a racecourse at Le Mans, France. It is the Wright Brothers' first public flight.
1876 - Thomas Edison receives a patent for his mimeograph.