Day Guide for Thursday August 19th 2021 What are the holidays on August 19th 2021?

This is our day guide for Thursday August 19th 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 19th 2021

International: Ashura

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

Afghanistan: Independence Day

Independence from British imperial control over Afghan foreign affairs in 1919

Myanmar: Public Holiday

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

Regional

Philippines (regional): Birthday of Manuel L Quezon

Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and Aurora

Observances on August 19th 2021

Vietnam: August Revolution Commemoration Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of August Revolution Commemoration Day

International: International Orangutan Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Orangutan Day

USA: National Aviation Day

The National Aviation Day (August 19) is a United States national observation that celebrates the development of aviation.

United Kingdom: National Potato Day

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USA: National Soft Ice Cream Day

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Ukraine: Saviour of the Apple Feast Day

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United Nations: World Humanitarian Day 

A day to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.

International: World Photography Day

Make it snappy! August 19th is the day to capture the world around you.

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General Information for August 19th 2021
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 231 of 2021
134 days left in 2021
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1991 - Dissolution of the Soviet Union, August Coup: Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is placed under house arrest while on holiday in the town of Foros, Ukraine.
1953 - Cold War: The CIA and MI6 help to overthrow the government of Mohammad Mosaddegh in Iran and reinstate the Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
1919 - Afghanistan gains full independence from the United Kingdom.
1909 - The first automobile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.