Day Guide for Wednesday August 18th 2021 What are the holidays on August 18th 2021?

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 18th 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 18th 2021

International: Ashura

Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram

Iran: Tasoua Hosseini

Commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Mohammed

Myanmar: Public Holiday

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

Observances on August 18th 2021

Indonesia: Constitution Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Constitution Day

USA: National Ice Cream Pie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ice Cream Pie Day

USA: National Mail Order Catalog Day

While the golden age of thumbing through a thick catalog may be over, printed catalogs still have a role to play.

United Kingdom: Pinot Noir Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pinot Noir Day

Thailand: National Science Day

August 18th is National Science Day in Thailand, commemorating King Mongkut's prediction and observation of a total solar eclipse in 1868.

International: Never Give Up Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Never Give Up Day.

USA: National Couple's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Couple's Day.

International: National Fajita Day

Those who choose to observe National Fajita Day can do so by visiting their favorite restaurant and indulging in the celebrated Mexican inspired dish.

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General Information for August 18th 2021
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 230 of 2021
135 days left in 2021
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1977 - Mega-band The Police play their first gig in Birmingham, UK.
1933 - Roman Polanski, director of films such as Rosemary's Baby, is born.
684 - Battle of Marj Rahit: Umayyad partisans defeat the supporters of Ibn al-Zubayr and cement Umayyad control of Syria.
Every year - The feast day of St. Helena of Constantine is celebrated in the West.