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.

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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.