Day Guide for Thursday August 26th 2021 What are the holidays on August 26th 2021?

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 wrongs

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General Information for August 26th 2021
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
2011 - The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing's all-new composite airliner, receives certification from the EASA and the FAA
1974 - Charles Lindbergh, the US aviator whose child was once kidnapped, dies (b. 1902).
1966 - The Namibian War of Independence starts with the battle at Omugulugwombashe.
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.