Day Guide for Tuesday August 2nd 2022 What are the holidays on August 2nd 2022?

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 2nd 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 August 2nd 2022

Antigua and Barbuda: Carnival Tuesday

Second day of public holidays for the Carnival in Antigua and Barbuda

Barbados: Emancipation Day

Slavery was finally abolished throughout the British Empire by the Slavery Abolition Act 1833, which came into effect on 1 August 1834

British Virgin Islands: Emancipation Tuesday

Emancipation Festival in the British Virgin Islands marks three-days of public holidays

Costa Rica: Virgin of Los Angeles Day

The Virgin of Los Angeles is the patron saint of Costa Rica

North Macedonia: Republic Day

Marks the establishment of the Republic in 1944 and the Ilinden Uprising in 1903

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Culturama Day

Similar to other carnivals in the Caribbean, Culturama highlights the cultural heritage of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Observances on August 2nd 2022

USA: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

USA: National Night Out Day

An annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie

USA: National Coloring Book Day

Add some color to your life with this fun and therapeutic pastime.

USA: Harriet Quimby Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Harriet Quimby Day.

USA: Rap Music Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Rap Music Day.

Russia: Paratroopers' Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Paratroopers' Day.

USA: National Mustard Day

Spice up your summer with National Mustard Day, a flavorful celebration for condiment lovers! join the fun and explore the world of mustard on this special day

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General Information for August 2nd 2022
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 214 of 2022
151 days left in 2022
Week 31 of the year
On this Day in History
1990 - Iraq invades Kuwait, eventually leading to the Gulf War.
1989 - Pakistan is re-admitted to the Commonwealth of Nations after having restored democracy for the first time since 1972.
1934 - Gleichschaltung: Adolf Hitler becomes Führer of Germany following the death of President Paul von Hindenburg.
338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Battle of Chaeronea, securing Macedonian hegemony in Greece and the Aegean.