Day Guide for Thursday August 31st 2023 What are the holidays on August 31st 2023?

This is our day guide for Thursday August 31st 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 31st 2023

International: Raksha Bandhan

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

Afghanistan: Public Holiday

A public holiday to commemorate the anniversary of the US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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India (regional): Fourth Onam

Fourth day of a popular 10 day Hindu harvest festival

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India (regional): Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti

The birthday of Narayana Guru, a great Saint and Social reformer of India

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India (regional): Pang Lhabsol

This is the main festival of the Hindu Nepalese community of Sikkim celebrated usually in the month of September.

Kyrgyzstan: Independence Day

The Republic of Kyrgyzstan was declared an independent, sovereign, democratic state on 31 August 1991

Malaysia: National Day

31st August marks Malaysia's Independence Day. Also known as Merdeka Day

Moldova: Romanian Language Day

Marks the demonstrations of 1989 that made Moldova adopt its language laws

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Nepal (regional): Gaijatra

This is a Hindu festival that honours those who have died during the past year.

Trinidad and Tobago: Independence Day

Commemorates the independence of Trinidad and Tobago from the United Kingdom in 1962

Observances on August 31st 2023

USA: Eat Outside day

Good food in the summer sun - what's not to like? Go Al Fresco today.

USA: National Bacon Day

Celebrate National Bacon Day with sizzling excitement and delicious bites! indulge in crispy, savory delights and join bacon lovers worldwide.

USA: National Matchmaker Day

We hope you meet your match today!

USA: National Trail Mix Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Trail Mix Day

Romania: Romanian Language Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Romanian Language Day

United Kingdom: National Burger Day

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

United Kingdom: International Cabernet Day

If you missed Cabernet Sauvignon Day on August 30th, not to worry - Cabernet Day usually takes place just a few days later.

United Nations: International Day for People of African Descent

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the International Day for People of African Descent.

International: Raksha Bandhan

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

Australia: Daffodil Day

Celebrate Daffodil Day and learn how this bright spring bloom became a powerful symbol of hope and a vital fundraiser in the fight against cancer.

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General Information for August 31st 2023
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 243 of 2023
122 days left in 2023
Week 35 of the year
On this Day in History
2006 - Edvard Munch's famous painting The Scream, stolen on August 22, 2004, is recovered in a raid by Norwegian police.
1963 - North Borneo (now Sabah) achieve a self governance.
1949 - The retreat of the Democratic Army of Greece in Albania after its defeat on Gramos mountain marks the end of the Greek Civil War.
1897 - Thomas Edison patents the Kinetoscope, the first movie projector.