Day Guide for Thursday August 22nd 2024 What are the holidays on August 22nd 2024?

This is our day guide for Thursday August 22nd 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 22nd 2024

Senegal: Grand Magal of Touba

Commemoration of the departure in exile of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacké to Gabon

Observances on August 22nd 2024

USA: National Bao Day

Bao buns are steamed buns, rather than baked.

USA: National Pecan Torte Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pecan Torte Day

USA: National Tooth Fairy Day

Because anyone who can make a money magically appear under your pillow deserves a special day!

Brazil: Folklore Day

A melting pot of different cultures has created a unique and rich folklore for the country.

Russia: National Flag Day

Flag Day in Russia on August 22 commemorates the raising of the present flag after a 1991 coup attempt.

USA: National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day.

USA: Rainbow Baby Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Rainbow Baby Day.

United Nations: International Day of Remembrance for Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

The date was set by the UN General Assembly, and all states confirmed their condemnation of terrorist acts, violent acts, and extremism, which, unfortunately, still occur in various parts of the world.

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General Information for August 22nd 2024
There are 1 public holidays today.
Day 235 of 2024
131 days left in 2024
Week 34 of the year
On this Day in History
1950 - Althea Gibson becomes the first black competitor in international tennis.
1902 - Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first President of the United States to ride in an automobile.
1639 - Madras (now Chennai), India, is founded by the British East India Company on a sliver of land bought from local Nayak rulers.
1138 - Battle of the Standard between Scotland and England.