Day Guide for Saturday August 12th 2023 What are the holidays on August 12th 2023?

This is our day guide for Saturday August 12th 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 12th 2023

Not a Public Holiday

Thailand: Mother's Day

In 1976, the custom of Mother's Day was changed to August 12th to commemorate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit

Observances on August 12th 2023

United Nations: International Youth Day

This holiday was established at the UN level in 1998. Its main goal is to highlight the problems of young people, to protect their rights and freedoms in the international aspect.

USA: National Julienne Fries Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Julienne Fries Day

USA: National Middle Child Day

Even though birth order doesn't really affect your personality, let's hear it for the middle children of the world.

USA: National Vinyl Record Day

Sales of vinyl records has made a recovery in recent years, as a new generation discover the pleasure of spinning a disc.

United Kingdom: The Glorious Twelfth

August 12th marks the start of the shooting season for game in the UK.

Turkmenistan: Melon Day

Discover Turkmenistan's Melon Day, a vibrant celebration of over 400 melon varieties with fairs, music, and cultural pride every second Sunday in August.

USA: National Bowling Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bowling Day

USA: National Garage Sale Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Garage Sale Day

International: World Elephant Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Elephant Day.

Ireland: National Heritage Week

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Heritage Week in Ireland.

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General Information for August 12th 2023
There are 1 public holidays today.
Day 224 of 2023
141 days left in 2023
Week 32 of the year
On this Day in History
2004 - Mr. Lee Hsien Loong was sworn in as Singapore's third Prime Minister.
1851 - Isaac Singer is granted a patent for his sewing machine.
1121 - Battle of Didgori: The Georgian army under King David IV wins a decisive victory over the famous Seljuk commander Ilghazi.
1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid forces led by Al-Afdal Shahanshah. This is considered the last engagement of the First Crusade.