This is our day guide for Thursday August 11th 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 11th 2022
Chad: Independence Day
On 11 August 1960, Chad gained its independence from FranceRegional
India (regional): Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.Regional
India (regional): Jhulan Purnima
Jhulan Yatra is one of the most important festivals in Odisha for the followers of Lord Krishna.
Japan: Mountain Day
A new holiday since 2016, celebrating the nation's mountains. Mountain Day is intended is to provide “opportunities to get familiar with mountains and appreciate blessings from mountains".
Sri Lanka: Nikini Full Moon Poya
Marks the retreat of the Bhikkhus following the Buddha's death, commemorated by a period of fasting and of retreat for the monastic communitiesAugust 10th 2022 | Go to Today | August 12th 2022
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| General Information for August 11th 2022 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 223 of 2022 | |
| 142 days left in 2022 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1919 - The constitution of the Weimar Republic is adopted. | |
| 1858 - The Eiger in the Bernese Alps is ascended for the first time by Charles Barrington accompanied by Christian Almer and Peter Bohren. | |
| 355 - Claudius Silvanus, accused of treason, proclaims himself Roman Emperor against Constantius II. | |
| 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation, the Mayan calendar begins. |
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