Day Guide for Thursday August 12th 2021 What are the holidays on August 12th 2021?

This is our day guide for Thursday August 12th 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 12th 2021

International: El Hijra

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

Myanmar: Public Holiday

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

Thailand: H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday

This holiday marks the birthday of the late queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.

Not a Public Holiday

Thailand: Mother's Day

In 1976, the custom of Mother's Day was changed to August 12th to commemorate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit

Zambia: Public Holiday

Public Holiday for voting in the general elections

Observances on August 12th 2021

United Nations: International Youth Day

This holiday was established at the UN level in 1998. Its main goal is to highlight the problems of young people, to protect their rights and freedoms in the international aspect.

USA: National Julienne Fries Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Julienne Fries Day

USA: National Middle Child Day

Even though birth order doesn't really affect your personality, let's hear it for the middle children of the world.

USA: National Vinyl Record Day

Sales of vinyl records has made a recovery in recent years, as a new generation discover the pleasure of spinning a disc.

United Kingdom: The Glorious Twelfth

August 12th marks the start of the shooting season for game in the UK.

International: World Elephant Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Elephant Day.

International: Islamic New Year

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

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General Information for August 12th 2021
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 224 of 2021
141 days left in 2021
Week 32 of the year
On this Day in History
1883 - The last quagga dies at the Artis Magistra zoo in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
1851 - Isaac Singer is granted a patent for his sewing machine.
1164 - Battle of Harim: Nur ad-Din Zangi defeats the Crusader armies of the County of Tripoli and the Principality of Antioch.
1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid forces led by Al-Afdal Shahanshah. This is considered the last engagement of the First Crusade.