This is our day guide for Thursday August 26th 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 26th 2021
Antigua and Barbuda: Lester Bird Funeral
A public holiday will observed for the state funeral of former Prime Minister and National Hero Sir Lester Bryant Bird.
Myanmar: Public Holiday
Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Namibia: Heroes Day
Commemorates the Namibian War of Independence which began on 26 August 1966
Papua New Guinea: National Repentance Day
Intended to be marked by prayer ceremonies across the country to ask for forgiveness for wrongsObservances on August 26th 2021
USA: National Cherry Popsicle Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cherry Popsicle Day
USA: National Dog Day
Celebrate National Dog day with these inspirational quotes about our canine companions.
USA: National Women’s Equality Day
Celebrates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
United Kingdom: National Burger Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Burger DayAugust 25th 2021 | Go to Today | August 27th 2021
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| General Information for August 26th 2021 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 238 of 2021 | |
| 127 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2002 - Earth Summit 2002 begins in Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 1920 - The 19th amendment to United States Constitution takes effect, giving women the right to vote. | |
| 1914 - World War I: the German colony of Togoland is invaded by French and British forces, who take it after 5 days. | |
| 1346 - Hundred Years' War: the military supremacy of the English longbow over the French combination of crossbow and armoured knights is established at the Battle of Crécy. |
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