Day Guide for Tuesday August 24th 2021 What are the holidays on August 24th 2021?

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 24th 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 24th 2021

Liberia: Flag Day

The holiday was first observed in an 1847 convention, when the founding fathers approved the flag's design as well as the new republic

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Malaysia (regional): Melaka Governor's Birthday

The official birthday of the Governor of Melaka is observed on August 24.

Myanmar: Public Holiday

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

Ukraine: Independence Day

Commemoration of the Declaration of Independence from the USSR in August 1991.

Zambia: Public Holiday

Public Holiday for the presidential inauguration of Kakainde Hichilema

Observances on August 24th 2021

USA: National Peach Pie Day

A homemade peach pie is the perfect summer dessert. Here's how to make one for National Peach Pie Day!

USA: National Waffle Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Waffle Day

USA: National Knife Day

That's not a Knife day - this is a Knife day!

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General Information for August 24th 2021
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 236 of 2021
129 days left in 2021
Week 34 of the year
On this Day in History
1991 - Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as head of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
1991 - Ukraine declares itself independent from the Soviet Union.
1608 - The first official English representative to India lands in Surat.
455 - The Vandals, led by king Genseric, begin to plunder Rome. Pope Leo I requests Genseric not destroy the ancient city or murder its citizens. He agrees and the gates of Rome are opened. However, the Vandals loot a great amount of treasure.