This is our day guide for Friday August 20th 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 20th 2021
Estonia: Independence Restoration Day
In 1991 Estonia re-established independence after the end of the Soviet Union
Hungary: Saint Stephen's Day
20th of August is the oldest national holiday in Hungary. It is generally considered to be the State Foundation Day of Hungary. Its origin roots back to the first king and state founder of Hungary, St. Stephen, who transformed the country into a European Christian country.Regional
India (regional): Ashura
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of MuharramRegional
India (regional): First Onam
Onam lasts 10 days with official state holidays on three or four days starting from Onam Eve (Uthradom) to the Third Onam Day
Morocco: Revolution Day
Commemorates the day King Mohammed V was exiled from Morocco in 1953
Myanmar: Public Holiday
Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.Regional
Nigeria (regional): Isese Day
A public holiday to mark the Traditional Worshippers' Day, also known as Isese Day.Public sector only
USA (regional): Statehood Day
Commemorates the anniversary of the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959August 19th 2021 | Go to Today | August 21st 2021
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| General Information for August 20th 2021 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 232 of 2021 | |
| 133 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1960 - Senegal breaks from the Mali Federation, declaring its independence. | |
| 1940 - In Mexico City, Mexico exiled Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky is fatally wounded with an ice axe by Ramón Mercader. He dies the next day. | |
| 1083 - Canonization of the first King of Hungary, Saint Stephen and his son Saint Emeric. | |
| 917 - Battle of Acheloos: Tsar Simeon I of Bulgaria decisively defeats a Byzantine army. |
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