Day Guide for Wednesday July 29th 2026 What are the holidays on July 29th 2026?

This is our day guide for Wednesday July 29th 2026 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 July 29th 2026

Faroe Islands: St. Olav’s Day

Commemorates the Norwegian King Olav the second, who brought Christianity to the Faroe Islands and who died in battle on July 29th 1030

Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Waso

Marks the start of Buddhist lent and the anniversary of Buddha's first sermon on the Four Noble Truths

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Pakistan (regional): Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai

Urs of a noted scholar, saint and poet, considered to be greatest Muslim poet of Sindhi language

Peru: Independence Day Holiday

A day to honour the armed forces and the National Police of Peru

Sri Lanka: Esala Full Moon Poya

Celebrates the Buddha's first sermon and the arrival of the Tooth Relic in Sri Lanka

Thailand: Asahna Bucha Day

Marks the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in India over 2500 years ago

Wallis and Futuna: Wallis and Futuna Territory Day

Commemorates the change in status to a French Overseas Territory on this day in 1961.

Observances on July 29th 2026

USA: National Chicken Wing Day

Grab a few extra napkins and get ready to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day.

USA: National Lasagna Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lasagna Day

International: International Tiger Day

Wild tiger numbers have dropped by more than 95% since the beginning of the 20th century.

USA: National Lipstick Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lipstick Day.

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General Information for July 29th 2026
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 210 of 2026
155 days left in 2026
Week 31 of the year
On this Day in History
1981 - HRH Prince Charles marries Lady Diana Frances Spencer at St Paul's Cathedral, London.
1890 - Vincent van Gogh dies after shooting himself in the chest.
1148 - The Siege of Damascus ends in a decisive crusader defeat and leads to the disintegration of the Second Crusade.
1030 - Ladejarl-Fairhair succession wars: Battle of Stiklestad - King Olaf II fights and dies trying to regain his Norwegian throne from the Danes.