This is our day guide for Tuesday August 12th 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 12th 2025
Grenada: Carnival Tuesday
This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent
Senegal: Grand Magal of Touba
Commemoration of the departure in exile of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacké to Gabon
Thailand: H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday
This holiday marks the birthday of the late queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.Not a Public Holiday
Thailand: Mother's Day
In 1976, the custom of Mother's Day was changed to August 12th to commemorate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit
Zimbabwe: Defence Forces Day
A day to honour Zimbabwe's armed forces and the role they play in defending the nation.August 11th 2025 | Go to Today | August 13th 2025
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| General Information for August 12th 2025 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 224 of 2025 | |
| 141 days left in 2025 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2004 - Mr. Lee Hsien Loong was sworn in as Singapore's third Prime Minister. | |
| 1964 - South Africa is banned from the Olympic Games due to the country's racist policies. | |
| 1898 - The Hawaiian flag is lowered from Iolani Palace and replaced with the flag of the United States to signify the transfer of sovereignty from the Republic of Hawaii to the United States. | |
| 1687 - Battle of Mohács: Charles of Lorraine defeats the Ottoman Empire. |
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