Day Guide for Monday August 30th 2021 What are the holidays on August 30th 2021?

This is our day guide for Monday August 30th 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 30th 2021

International: Summer Bank

August bank Holiday. This is a regional holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

International: Janmashtami

The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat Gita

East Timor: Popular Consultation Day

Marks the date of the 1999 referendum to decide whether East Timor should have autonomy within Indonesia or become independent

Kazakhstan: Constitution Day

One of the most important holidays in Kazakhstan, it marks the adoption of the second post-soviet constitution

Kyrgyzstan: Independence Day Holiday

The Republic of Kyrgyzstan was declared an independent, sovereign, democratic state on 31 August 1991

Myanmar: Public Holiday

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

Nepal: Gaura Festival

During this Hindu festival, women worship goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva to ensure their husband's health and longevity.

Peru: Santa Rosa de Lima

Commemorates Saint Rose of Lima who died on August 24th 1617. Rose of Lima is the patron saint of Peru and the indigenous natives of Latin America

Philippines: National Heroes' Day

Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes

Turkiye: Victory Day

Marks the victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar in 1922, a key battle in the War of Independence

Observances on August 30th 2021

United Nations: International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 

Enforced disappearance has frequently been used as a strategy to spread terror within some societies.

USA: National Toasted Marshmallow Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Toasted Marshmallow Day

USA: Slinky Day

The Slinky was invented and developed by Richard T. James in 1943 and demonstrated at Gimbels department store in Philadelphia in November 1945.

International: International Cabernet Sauvignon Day

International Cabernet Sauvignon Day is celebrated on 30 August of each year.

International: International Whale Shark Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Whale Shark Day.

USA: National Beach Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Beach Day.

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General Information for August 30th 2021
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 242 of 2021
123 days left in 2021
Week 35 of the year
On this Day in History
1999 - East Timor votes for independence from Indonesia in a referendum.
1909 - Burgess Shale fossils are discovered by Charles Doolittle Walcott.
1464 - Pope Paul II succeeds Pope Pius II as the 211th pope.
1282 - Peter III of Aragon, originally traveling with his fleet on a military expedition against the Hafsid Kingdom, ends up in the Sicilian town of Trapani, after he was asked by the inhabitants of Palermo to help in the fight against Charles of Anjou.