Day Guide for Monday August 29th 2022 What are the holidays on August 29th 2022?

This is our day guide for Monday August 29th 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 29th 2022

International: Late Summer Bank Holiday

Last Monday in August following the Bank Holiday date observed in England

Eswatini: Umhlanga reed dance

A traditional ceremony where up to 40 000 Swazi maidens gather and dance for the Queen Mother

Regional

India (regional): Tithi of Srimatna Sankardev

Srimanta Sankardev was a 15th–16th century Assamese polymath credited with uniting Assam.

Public sector only

Peru: Non-Working Day

Non-working days for the public sector have been declared to boost tourism.

Philippines: National Heroes' Day

Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes

Slovakia: Slovak National Uprising Day

Commemorates August 29th 1944, which was the start of an uprising against the pro-Nazi government of the time

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General Information for August 29th 2022
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 241 of 2022
124 days left in 2022
Week 35 of the year
On this Day in History
2004 - Michael Schumacher wins his 5th consecutive Formula One Drivers' championship (and 7th overall) at the 2004 Belgian Grand Prix to beat the 47 year old record held by Juan Manuel Fangio.
1944 - Slovak National Uprising takes place as 60,000 Slovak troops turn against the Nazis.
1898 - The Goodyear tire company is founded.
1521 - Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected regent.