Day Guide for Friday August 5th 2022 What are the holidays on August 5th 2022?

This is our day guide for Friday August 5th 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 5th 2022

Anguilla: Constitution Day

Last day of the Carnival is celebrated as Constitution Day even though Anguilla's constitution took effect on 1 April 1982

Burkina Faso: Independence Day

Marks independence from French rule on August 5th 1960

Croatia: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day

The full title of the holiday is 'Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders'

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El Salvador (regional): Fiestas Patronales Holiday

The Fiesta de San Salvador celebrates the country

Kiribati: Kiribati Youth Day

A day to encourage a healthy lifestyle amongst the younger generation in Kiribati

Rwanda: Umuganura Day

A Thanksgiving festival to mark the start of the harvest and one of the key celebrations in Rwanda

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Spain (regional): Our Lady of Africa

The Church of Santa María de África was consecrated on August 5th 1752

Observances on August 5th 2022

United Kingdom: International Beer Day

All hail the Ale! Cheers to the beer!

USA: National Oyster Day

Don't clam up - here's some pearls of wisdom for National Oyster Day

USA: National Underwear Day

This is a brief, some would say pants, description of National Underwear Day

International: International Traffic Light Day

Ready, Steady, Go! This day highlights the importance of Traffic Lights.

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General Information for August 5th 2022
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 217 of 2022
148 days left in 2022
Week 31 of the year
On this Day in History
1960 - Burkina Faso, then known as Upper Volta, becomes independent from France.
1940 - World War II: The Soviet Union formally annexes Latvia.
1781 - The Battle of Dogger Bank takes place.
1772 - The First Partition of Poland begins.