Day Guide for Thursday August 28th 2025 What are the holidays on August 28th 2025?

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 Christ

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India (regional): Ayyankali Jayanthi

Ayyankali Jayanthi commemorates the birthday of Ayyankali, an important social reformer in Travancore, British India

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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.

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General Information for August 28th 2025
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
1996 - Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales divorce.
1937 - Toyota Motors becomes an independent company.
1879 - Cetshwayo, last king of the Zulus, is captured by the British.
1524 - The Kaqchikel Maya rebel against their former Spanish allies during the Spanish conquest of Guatemala.