Day Guide for Wednesday August 30th 2023 What are the holidays on August 30th 2023?

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 30th 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 30th 2023

East Timor: Popular Consultation Day

Marks the date of the 1999 referendum to decide whether East Timor should have autonomy within Indonesia or become independent

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India (regional): Third Onam

Third day of a popular 10 day Hindu harvest festival

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India (regional): Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.

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India (regional): Jhulan Purnima

Jhulan Yatra is one of the most important festivals in Odisha for the followers of Lord Krishna.

Kazakhstan: Constitution Day

One of the most important holidays in Kazakhstan, it marks the adoption of the third post-soviet constitution

Peru: Santa Rosa de Lima

Commemorates Saint Rose of Lima who died on August 24th 1617. Rose of Lima is the patron saint of Peru and the indigenous natives of Latin America

Sri Lanka: Adhi 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 communities

Turkiye: Victory Day

Marks the victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar in 1922, a key battle in the War of Independence

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General Information for August 30th 2023
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 242 of 2023
123 days left in 2023
Week 35 of the year
On this Day in History
1999 - East Timor votes for independence from Indonesia in a referendum.
1994 - The band Oasis release their chart-topping album Definitely Maybe.
1994 - Acclaimed film director Lindsay Anderson dies of a heart attack in Angouléme, Frances.
526 - King Theoderic the Great dies of dysentery at Ravenna; his daughter Amalasuntha takes power as regent for her 10-year old son Athalaric.