Day Guide for Monday August 26th 2024 What are the holidays on August 26th 2024?

This is our day guide for Monday August 26th 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 26th 2024

International: Summer Bank

August bank Holiday. This is a regional holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

International: Janmashtami

The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat Gita

Namibia: Heroes Day

Commemorates the Namibian War of Independence which began on 26 August 1966

Nepal: Gaura Festival

During this Hindu festival, women worship goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva to ensure their husband's health and longevity.

Regional

Pakistan (regional): Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Data Gunj Bakhsh

A public holiday in Lahore for an 11th cebtury Sufi saint from present-day Afghanistan, who is lived and died in Lahore.

Regional

Pakistan (regional): Chehlum of Hazrat Imam-e-Hussain

Commemorates the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad

Papua New Guinea: National Repentance Day

Intended to be marked by prayer ceremonies across the country to ask for forgiveness for wrongs

Philippines: National Heroes' Day

Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes

Observances on August 26th 2024

USA: National Cherry Popsicle Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cherry Popsicle Day

USA: National Dog Day

Celebrate National Dog day with these inspirational quotes about our canine companions.

USA: National Women’s Equality Day

Celebrates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.

USA: National Toilet Paper Day

Flush out the details about National Toilet Paper Day on August 26th! Discover the fascinating history of this everyday essential and learn how to celebrate this surprisingly significant observance.

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General Information for August 26th 2024
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 239 of 2024
127 days left in 2024
Week 35 of the year
On this Day in History
1974 - Charles Lindbergh, the US aviator whose child was once kidnapped, dies (b. 1902).
1910 - Mother Teresa, the Roman Catholic nun and Nobel laureate, is born (d. 1997).
1883 - At midday, the Krakatau volcano begins to erupt; it's still the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history.
1303 - Ala ud din Khilji captures Chittorgarh.