Day Guide for Thursday August 29th 2024 What are the holidays on August 29th 2024?

This is our day guide for Thursday August 29th 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 29th 2024

Slovakia: Slovak National Uprising Day

Commemorates August 29th 1944, which was the start of an uprising against the pro-Nazi government of the time

Observances on August 29th 2024

United Nations: International Day against Nuclear Tests  

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day against Nuclear Tests  

United Kingdom: Lemon Juice Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lemon Juice Day

USA: More Herbs, Less Salt Day

Today make the thyme to replace salt with some herbs in your diet. It's healthier and tastier.

USA: National Chop Suey Day

A day to celebrate this classic of Chinese American cuisine.

United Kingdom: National Burger Day

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

United Kingdom: International Cabernet Day

If you missed Cabernet Sauvignon Day on August 30th, not to worry - Cabernet Day usually takes place just a few days later.

India: National Sports Day

In India this is a day to honour sports and athlete on the birthday of a famous Indian hockey player.

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General Information for August 29th 2024
There are 1 public holidays today.
Day 242 of 2024
124 days left in 2024
Week 35 of the year
On this Day in History
1941 - Tallinn, the Capital of Estonia is occupied by Nazi Germany following an occupation by the Soviet Union.
1831 - Michael Faraday discovers electromagnetic induction.
1533 - Spaniard Francisco Pizarro executes Atahualpa, the last Sapa Inca (sovereign emperor) of the Inca Empire.
1521 - Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected regent.