This is our day guide for Tuesday August 20th 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 20th 2024
Estonia: Independence Restoration Day
In 1991 Estonia re-established independence after the end of the Soviet Union
Hungary: Saint Stephen's 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.Regional
India (regional): Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti
A state holiday in Kerala to mark the birthday of a notable Keralite social reformer who was born on this day in 1855.
Morocco: Revolution Day
Commemorates the day King Mohammed V was exiled from Morocco in 1953Regional
Nepal (regional): Gaijatra
This is a Hindu festival that honours those who have died during the past year.Regional
Nepal (regional): Public Holiday
Karnali Province. To mark the establishment day of the province and Martyr’s Day.Regional
Nigeria (regional): Isese Day
A public holiday to mark the Traditional Worshippers' Day, also known as Isese Day.Regional
Pakistan (regional): Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai
Urs of a noted scholar, saint and poet, considered to be greatest Muslim poet of Sindhi languageAugust 19th 2024 | Go to Today | August 21st 2024
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| General Information for August 20th 2024 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 233 of 2024 | |
| 133 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1962 - The NS Savannah, the world's first nuclear-powered civilian ship, embarks on its maiden voyage. | |
| 1000 - The foundation of the Hungarian state by Saint Stephen, celebrated as a National Day in Hungary. | |
| 917 - Battle of Acheloos: Tsar Simeon I of Bulgaria decisively defeats a Byzantine army. | |
| 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine away from the Byzantine Empire, marking the first great wave of Muslim conquests and the rapid advance of Islam outside Arabia. |
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