Day Guide for Friday July 22nd 2022 What are the holidays on July 22nd 2022?

This is our day guide for Friday July 22nd 2022 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 July 22nd 2022

Eswatini: Birthday of Late King Sobhuza

Reigning for over 82 years, King Sobhuza was born on 22 July 1899

Public sector only

Iraq: Public Holiday

The Iraqi government has announced a public holiday due to adverse weather conditions.

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Sarawak Day

On July 22nd 1963, the British granted Sarawak self-government on the condition that it joined Malaya, North Borneo and Singapore to form Malaysia

Regional

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

The Borno State Government has declared July 21 and 22 as a work free day to enable eligible voters obtain their Permanent Voter Cards.

Public sector only

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Friday Holidays

Fridays have been declared as a holiday for the non-essential public sector.

Observances on July 22nd 2022

USA: National Hammock Day

Today’s reason to celebrate reminds us to slow down, breathe easy and enjoy these beautiful summer months.

USA: National Penuche Fudge Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Penuche Fudge Day

USA: National Rat Catcher’s Day

Yes, we know rats are intelligent and make good pets, but if you ever have a rat infestation, you'll be glad that this occupation still exists.

International: World Mango Day

Mangos are in-season all year long making it a fruit that can be celebrated every day, not just today!

International: International Brain Day

This holiday is designed to increase awareness of brain health issues for people everywhere.

International: Pi Approximation Day

Celebrate Pi Approximation Day on July 22, a fun tribute to the iconic constant 22/7, engaging math enthusiasts worldwide in its timeless fascination

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General Information for July 22nd 2022
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 203 of 2022
162 days left in 2022
Week 29 of the year
On this Day in History
1963 - Sonny Liston meets Floyd Patterson in a rematch, as mentioned in the song, 'We Didn't Start the Fire'.
1932 - Florenz Ziegfeld, the US impresario famed for his girls and staircases in his Follies shows, died.
1844 - The Rev William Spooner was born in London. He was an albino and suffered defective eyesight and it is thought that this caused some of his verbal confusions which were later dubbed 'spoonerisms'. These included 'it is kisstomary to cuss the bride' and 'you hissed my mystery lecture'.
1376 - The mass abduction of children from the town of Hamelin by the Pied Piper supposedly took place, according to a legend.