Day Guide for Saturday August 14th 2021 What are the holidays on August 14th 2021?

This is our day guide for Saturday August 14th 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 14th 2021

Not a Public Holiday

Japan: Obon

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

Morocco: Oued Ed-Dahab Day

Commemorates the return of the Oued Eddahab region to Morocco from Mauritania in 1979

Pakistan: Independence Day

On this day in 1947, Pakistan became the world's first Islamic republic when it gained independence from British rule

Vatican City: Vigil of Assumption Day

Historically a day of fasting and abstinence in Vatican City

Observances on August 14th 2021

Turkmenistan: Melon Day

Discover Turkmenistan's Melon Day, a vibrant celebration of over 400 melon varieties with fairs, music, and cultural pride every second Sunday in August.

USA: National Bowling Day

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

USA: National Garage Sale Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Garage Sale Day

Dominican Republic: Engineers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Engineers Day

United Kingdom: Falklands Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Falklands Day

USA: National Creamsicle Day

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

Indonesia: Pramuka Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pramuka Day

Japan: Obon

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

China: Qixi Festival

The seventh day of the seventh month is the most romantic day in the Chinese calendar.

USA: National Navajo Code Talkers Day

Honoring the courage of the Code Talkers and their critical role in the Allied victory of WWII.

USA: Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day is a national holiday where you can visit your local comic shop and get free comic books!

Ireland: National Heritage Week

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Heritage Week in Ireland.

India: Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.

International: World Lizard Day

Today is World Lizard Day, so let's look at these fascinating reptiles and how to celebrate the day.

USA: National Tattoo Removal Day

Learn all about National Tattoo Removal Day on August 14th! Discover why this day is dedicated to helping people remove unwanted tattoos and find out how you can get involved.

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General Information for August 14th 2021
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 226 of 2021
139 days left in 2021
Week 32 of the year
On this Day in History
2002 - Nobody is injured in a London rail disaster at Dalston Junction when a freight train nearly collides with a passenger train due to an incorrect setting of points.
1975 - Based on Richard O'Brien's Musical, The Rocky Horror Picture Show goes on general release in London.