This is our day guide for Saturday August 26th 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 26th 2023
Namibia: Heroes Day
Commemorates the Namibian War of Independence which began on 26 August 1966
Papua New Guinea: National Repentance Day
Intended to be marked by prayer ceremonies across the country to ask for forgiveness for wrongsAugust 25th 2023 | Go to Today | August 27th 2023
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| General Information for August 26th 2023 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 238 of 2023 | |
| 127 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1978 - Papal conclave: Pope John Paul I is elected to the Papacy. | |
| 1977 - The Charter of the French Language is adopted by the National Assembly of Quebec | |
| 1303 - Ala ud din Khilji captures Chittorgarh. | |
| 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. |
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