This is our day guide for Monday August 8th 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 8th 2022
International: Ashoora
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram
Grenada: Carnival Monday
This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of LentRegional
India (regional): Tendong Lho Rum Faat
Tendong Lho Rumfaat (Prayer of the Tendong Mountain) is a festival of the Lepcha people of north-east India.
Ivory Coast: Independence Day (in lieu)
As Independence Day falls on a Sunday in 2022, the following Monday will be a holiday
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Public Holiday
Monday, August 8th 2022, has been declared a public holiday in St. Kitts and Nevis.Not a Public Holiday
South Africa: South Africa School Holiday
Extra school holidays may be given in South Africa if certain public holidays fall on a Tuesday or ThursdayNot a Public Holiday
Taiwan: Father's Day
Not a public holiday. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers
Tanzania: Nane Nane (Farmer's) Day
Nane Nane ('eight eight') day marks the contribution of farmers to the national economyPublic sector only
USA (regional): Victory Day
Marks victory over Japan on August 15th 1945. State and local government offices are closed. Federal offices remain open.
Zimbabwe: Heroes' Day
Honours those who gave their lives in Zimbabwe's struggle for independenceAugust 7th 2022 | Go to Today | August 9th 2022
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| General Information for August 8th 2022 | |
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| There are 10 public holidays today. | |
| Day 220 of 2022 | |
| 145 days left in 2022 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1988 - The "8888 Uprising" occurs in Burma. | |
| 1897- Prolific children's book author Enid Blyton is born on this date in East Dulwich, South London. | |
| 1876 - Thomas Edison receives a patent for his mimeograph. | |
| 1709 - Bartolomeu de Gusmão demonstrates the lifting power of hot air in an audience before the King of Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal |
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