Day Guide for Tuesday August 8th 2023 What are the holidays on August 8th 2023?

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 8th 2023 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 2023

Antigua and Barbuda: Carnival Tuesday

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

British Virgin Islands: Emancipation Tuesday

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

Regional

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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Culturama Day

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

Not 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 economy

Observances on August 8th 2023

USA: National Dollar Day

You can bet your bottom dollar that this is an important date for the US currency.

USA: National Frozen Custard Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Frozen Custard Day

USA: National Happiness Happens Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Happiness Happens Day

USA: National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

International: International Cat Day

Woke up this morning, feline fine... A day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.

Taiwan: Father's Day

The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.

USA: National CBD Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National CBD Day.

USA: National Tarantula Appreciation Day

Celebrate National Tarantula Appreciation Day on August 8th by learning about these fascinating arachnids and dispelling common myths surrounding them.

USA: National Pickleball Day

Celebrate National Pickleball Day on August 8th! Discover the origins of this fun and fast-growing sport and how you can get involved.

USA: National Braiders Day

Celebrate National Braiders Day on August 8th! Discover the rich history of hair braiding, its cultural significance, and how you can honor the talented professionals who keep this ancient art form alive.

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General Information for August 8th 2023
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 220 of 2023
145 days left in 2023
Week 32 of the year
On this Day in History
1988 - The "8888 Uprising" occurs in Burma.
1960 - South Kasai secedes from the Congo.
1885 - More than 1.5 million people attend the funeral of Ulysses S. Grant in New York City.
1503 - King James IV of Scotland marries Margaret Tudor, daughter of King Henry VII of England at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh, Scotland.