Day Guide for Tuesday August 5th 2025 What are the holidays on August 5th 2025?

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 5th 2025 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 5th 2025

Antigua and Barbuda: Carnival Tuesday

Second day of public holidays for the Carnival in Antigua and Barbuda

Bangladesh: July Mass Uprising Day

A Public Holiday to commemorate the fall of the Awami League regime in August 2024.

British Virgin Islands: Emancipation Tuesday

Emancipation Festival in the British Virgin Islands marks three-days of public holidays

Burkina Faso: Independence Day

Marks independence from French rule on August 5th 1960

Croatia: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day

The full title of the holiday is 'Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders'

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El Salvador (regional): Fiestas Patronales Holiday

The Fiesta de San Salvador celebrates the country

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Culturama Day

Similar to other carnivals in the Caribbean, Culturama highlights the cultural heritage of Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Spain (regional): Our Lady of Africa

The Church of Santa María de África was consecrated on August 5th 1752

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General Information for August 5th 2025
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 217 of 2025
148 days left in 2025
Week 32 of the year
On this Day in History
1995 - Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, a significant Serb stronghold, is captured by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day.
1940 - World War II: The Soviet Union formally annexes Latvia.
1861 - The United States Army abolishes flogging.
1781 - The Battle of Dogger Bank takes place.