Day Guide for Friday August 13th 2021 What are the holidays on August 13th 2021?

This is our day guide for Friday August 13th 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 13th 2021

Central African Republic: Independence Day

Celebrates the formal granting of independence from France on August 13th 1960

Regional

India (regional): Patriot's Day

Remembers those who fought against the British during the Anglo-Manipuri war

Not a Public Holiday

Japan: Obon

Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

Myanmar: Public Holiday

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

Tunisia: Women's Day

Celebrates a series of women's rights that were established within the Code of Personal Status in 1956

Zambia: Public Holiday

Public Holiday for counting in the general elections held on Aug. 12th 2021.

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General Information for August 13th 2021
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 225 of 2021
140 days left in 2021
Week 32 of the year
On this Day in History
1898 - Spanish–American War: Spanish and American forces engaged in a mock battle for Manila, after which the Spanish commander surrendered in order to keep the city out of Filipino rebel hands.
1876 - The first complete performance of Wagner's Ring cycle is given at Bayreuth, Germany, in the opening season of the Festspielhaus, lasting four days.
1521 - After an extended siege, forces led by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés capture Tlatoani Cuauhtémoc and conquer the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan.
582 - Maurice becomes Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire.