Day Guide for Monday August 19th 2024 What are the holidays on August 19th 2024?

This is our day guide for Monday August 19th 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 August 19th 2024

Argentina: San Martin's Day

San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.

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Canada (regional): Discovery Day

Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.

Colombia: Assumption Day (in lieu)

The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ

Hungary: Saint Stephen's Day (bridge day)

20th of August is the oldest national holiday in Hungary. It is generally considered to be the State Foundation Day of Hungary. Its origin roots back to the first king and state founder of Hungary, St. Stephen, who transformed the country into a European Christian country.

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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.

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Philippines (regional): Birthday of Manuel L Quezon

Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and Aurora

Sri Lanka: 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

Observances on August 19th 2024

Vietnam: August Revolution Commemoration Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of August Revolution Commemoration Day

International: International Orangutan Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Orangutan Day

USA: National Aviation Day

The National Aviation Day (August 19) is a United States national observation that celebrates the development of aviation.

United Kingdom: National Potato Day

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

USA: National Soft Ice Cream Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Soft Ice Cream Day

Ukraine: Saviour of the Apple Feast Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Saviour of the Apple Feast Day

United Nations: World Humanitarian Day 

A day to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.

International: World Photography Day

Make it snappy! August 19th is the day to capture the world around you.

International: Raksha Bandhan

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

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General Information for August 19th 2024
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 232 of 2024
134 days left in 2024
Week 34 of the year
On this Day in History
1991 - Dissolution of the Soviet Union, August Coup: Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is placed under house arrest while on holiday in the town of Foros, Ukraine.
1964 - Syncom 3, the first geostationary communication satellite, was launched.
1692 - Salem witch trials: In Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay, five people, one woman and four men, including a clergyman, are executed after being convicted of witchcraft.
1153 - Baldwin III of Jerusalem takes control of the Kingdom of Jerusalem from his mother Melisende, and also captures Ascalon.