This is our day guide for Sunday August 15th 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 15th 2021
International: Assumption Day
The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Bangladesh: National Mourning Day
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family were killed by the Army in 1975
Congo: Independence Day
The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15th 1960
Costa Rica: Mother's Day
Mother's Day in Costa Rica is a public holiday on the Feast of the Assumption.
Equatorial Guinea: Constitution Day
Equatorial Guinea Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the constitution on August 15th 1982.
India: Independence Day
On the 15th of August 1947, India became completely independent from British rule
Italy: Ferragosto
Ferragosto is a popular summer holiday in Italy that marks the Feast of the Assumption but has its roots in Ancient RomeNot a Public Holiday
Japan: Obon
Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
Liechtenstein: National Day
Commemorates the birthday of Prince Franz Josef II as well as the Feast of the Assumption
North Korea: National Liberation Day
Marks the liberation of Korea after 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945
Paraguay: Founding of Asunción
Asunción is one of the oldest Spanish cities in South America, founded on August 15th 1537
South Korea: Liberation Day
Marks the liberation of Korea from 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945 after the end of the second World War.Observances on August 15th 2021
USA: National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
USA: National Relaxation Day
Let's celebrate this day, but don't do anything too strenuous.
USA: National V-J Day
Commemorates the end of second world war when Japan's surrender was announced on August 14th 1945.
Poland: Polish Armed Forces Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Polish Armed Forces Day
Canada: National Acadian Day
Though the French colony of Acadia may have disappeared the spirit of those early settlers lives on through its descendants.
Japan: Obon
Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
Egypt: Flooding of the Nile
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Flooding of the Nile.August 14th 2021 | Go to Today | August 16th 2021
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| General Information for August 15th 2021 | |
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| There are 12 public holidays today. | |
| Day 227 of 2021 | |
| 138 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1971 - Bahrain gains independence from the United Kingdom. | |
| 1948 - The Republic of Korea is established south of the 38th parallel north. | |
| 1534 - Ignatius of Loyola and six classmates take initial vows, leading to the creation of the Society of Jesus in September 1540. | |
| 1281 - Mongol invasion of Japan: The Mongolian fleet of Kublai Khan is destroyed by a "divine wind" for the second time in the Battle of Koan. |
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