Day Guide for Monday July 8th 2024 What are the holidays on July 8th 2024?

This is our day guide for Monday July 8th 2024 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 July 8th 2024

International: Awal Muharram

Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.

Regional

India (regional): Ratha Yatra

Odisha. A festival that involves moving large idols of deities on a chariot

Kazakhstan: Capital City Day (in lieu)

Astana City became the capital of Kazakhstan on July 6th 1994

Malawi: Independence Day (in lieu)

Marks Malawi's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Awal Muharram

Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Vincy Mas

St. Vincent’s Carnival is known as Vincy Mas and activities culminate on the first Monday in July and the following Tuesday

Solomon Islands: Independence Day (in lieu)

The islands gained their independence from the United Kingdom on July 7th 1978.

Observances on July 8th 2024

USA: National Chocolate with Almonds Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate with Almonds Day

International: SCUD Day

Today you should try to see the funny side of life - Savor the Comic and Unplug the Drama.

USA: National Blueberry Day

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

International: International Town Criers Day

Hear ye, hear ye! This day takes place on the second Monday in July.

International: Islamic New Year

Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.

Peru: Teacher's Day

Celebrate Teacher's Day Peru on July 6, honoring the first Normal School for Boys founded in 1822 and paying tribute to educators nationwide.

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General Information for July 8th 2024
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 190 of 2024
176 days left in 2024
Week 28 of the year
On this Day in History
1947 - Reports are broadcast that a UFO has crashed landed in Roswell, New Mexico, USA.
1822 - Shelley makes an ill-fated boat trip in Byron's Don Juan.
1709 - In the Great Northern War, Peter I of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at Poltava, effectively ending Sweden's role as a major power in Europe.
1648 - The Scots cross the border in the English Civil War.