This is our day guide for Sunday August 2nd 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 August 2nd 2026
Costa Rica: Virgin of Los Angeles Day
The Virgin of Los Angeles is the patron saint of Costa Rica
North Macedonia: Republic Day
Marks the establishment of the Republic in 1944 and the Ilinden Uprising in 1903
Senegal: Grand Magal of Touba
Commemoration of the departure in exile of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacké to GabonAugust 1st 2026 | Go to Today | August 3rd 2026
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| General Information for August 2nd 2026 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 214 of 2026 | |
| 151 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 31 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1870 - Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway, opens in London, England, United Kingdom. | |
| 1869 - Japan's samurai, farmer, artisan, merchant class system (Shinokosho) is abolished as part of the Meiji Restoration reforms. (Traditional Japanese date: June 25, 1869). | |
| 1830 - Charles X of France abdicates the throne in favor of his grandson Henri. | |
| 1790 – The U.S. Congress moves from New York City to Philadelphia. |
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