This is our day guide for Sunday August 22nd 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 22nd 2021
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India (regional): Jhulan Purnima
Jhulan Yatra is one of the most important festivals in Odisha for the followers of Lord Krishna.Regional
India (regional): Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.
Sri Lanka: Nikini Full Moon Poya
Marks the retreat of the Bhikkhus following the Buddha's death, commemorated by a period of fasting and of retreat for the monastic communitiesObservances on August 22nd 2021
USA: National Bao Day
Bao buns are steamed buns, rather than baked.
USA: National Pecan Torte Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pecan Torte Day
USA: National Tooth Fairy Day
Because anyone who can make a money magically appear under your pillow deserves a special day!
Brazil: Folklore Day
A melting pot of different cultures has created a unique and rich folklore for the country.
Russia: National Flag Day
Flag Day in Russia on August 22 commemorates the raising of the present flag after a 1991 coup attempt.
USA: National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day.
USA: Rainbow Baby Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Rainbow Baby Day.
International: Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.
United Nations: International Day of Remembrance for Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
The date was set by the UN General Assembly, and all states confirmed their condemnation of terrorist acts, violent acts, and extremism, which, unfortunately, still occur in various parts of the world.August 21st 2021 | Go to Today | August 23rd 2021
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| General Information for August 22nd 2021 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 234 of 2021 | |
| 131 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2004 - Versions of The Scream and Madonna, two paintings by Edvard Munch, are stolen at gunpoint from a museum in Oslo, Norway. | |
| 1922 - Michael Collins, Commander-in-chief of the Irish Free State Army, is shot dead during an Anti-Treaty ambush at Béal na Bláth, County Cork, during the Irish Civil War. | |
| 1864 - Twelve nations sign the First Geneva Convention. | |
| 1849 - The first air raid in history. Austria launches pilotless balloons against the city of Venice. |
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