This is our day guide for Wednesday August 20th 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 20th 2025
Estonia: Independence Restoration Day
In 1991 Estonia re-established independence after the end of the Soviet Union
Hungary: Saint Stephen's Day
20th of August is the oldest national holiday in Hungary. It is generally considered to be the State Foundation Day of Hungary. Its origin roots back to the first king and state founder of Hungary, St. Stephen, who transformed the country into a European Christian country.Regional
India (regional): Nepali Bhasha Manyata Diwas
Marks the day the language was recognised in the eighth schedule of the Constitution in 1992.
Morocco: Revolution Day
Commemorates the day King Mohammed V was exiled from Morocco in 1953Regional
Nepal (regional): Public Holiday
Karnali Province. To mark the establishment day of the province and Martyr’s Day.Regional
Nigeria (regional): Isese Day
A public holiday to mark the Traditional Worshippers' Day, also known as Isese Day.Regional
Pakistan (regional): Public Holiday
A Public holiday has been announced in Karachi on August 20th 2025.August 19th 2025 | Go to Today | August 21st 2025
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| General Information for August 20th 2025 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 232 of 2025 | |
| 133 days left in 2025 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1988 - Iran–Iraq War: a ceasefire is agreed after almost eight years of war. | |
| 1940 - British Prime Minister Winston Churchill makes the fourth of his famous wartime speeches, containing the line "Never was so much owed by so many to so few". | |
| 1866 - President Andrew Johnson formally declares the American Civil War over. | |
| 1083 - Canonization of the first King of Hungary, Saint Stephen and his son Saint Emeric. |
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