This is our day guide for Thursday August 28th 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 28th 2025
International: Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when all Hindus celebrate one of the most popular deities, Lord Ganesh
Georgia: Saint Mary's Day
The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin in the Orthodox Church, the mother of Jesus ChristRegional
India (regional): Ayyankali Jayanthi
Ayyankali Jayanthi commemorates the birthday of Ayyankali, an important social reformer in Travancore, British IndiaRegional
India (regional): Nuakhai
Nuakhai is an agricultural festival observed by people of western Odisha to welcome the new rice of the season
Samoa: Public Holiday
Two days of public holidays to allow voters to participate in the 2021 elections in Samoa.Observances on August 28th 2025
United Arab Emirates: Emirati Womens Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Emirati Womens Day
USA: National Cherry Turnovers Day
Cherry Turnovers are a welcome and tasty treat, especially when served warm from the oven.
USA: National Red Wine Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Red Wine Day.
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.August 27th 2025 | Go to Today | August 29th 2025
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| General Information for August 28th 2025 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 240 of 2025 | |
| 125 days left in 2025 | |
| Week 35 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1931 - France and the Soviet Union sign a treaty of non-aggression. | |
| 1849 - After a month-long siege, Venice, which had declared itself independent as the Republic of San Marco, surrenders to Austria. | |
| 1789 – A national Thanksgiving Day is observed in the United States as recommended by President George Washington and approved by Congress. | |
| 1524 - The Kaqchikel Maya rebel against their former Spanish allies during the Spanish conquest of Guatemala. |
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