Day Guide for Wednesday August 5th 2026 What are the holidays on August 5th 2026?

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 5th 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 5th 2026

Bangladesh: July Mass Uprising Day

A Public Holiday to commemorate the fall of the Awami League regime in August 2024.

British Virgin Islands: Emancipation Wednesday

Emancipation Festival in the British Virgin Islands marks three-days of public holidays

Not a Public Holiday

Burkina Faso: Independence Day

Marks independence from French rule on August 5th 1960

Croatia: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day

The full title of the holiday is 'Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders'

Regional

El Salvador (regional): Fiestas Patronales Holiday

The Fiesta de San Salvador celebrates the country

Regional

Spain (regional): Our Lady of Africa

The Church of Santa María de África was consecrated on August 5th 1752

Observances on August 5th 2026

United Kingdom: Playday

Playday is the national day for play, traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August.

USA: National Oyster Day

Don't clam up - here's some pearls of wisdom for National Oyster Day

USA: National Underwear Day

This is a brief, some would say pants, description of National Underwear Day

International: International Traffic Light Day

Ready, Steady, Go! This day highlights the importance of Traffic Lights.

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General Information for August 5th 2026
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 217 of 2026
148 days left in 2026
Week 32 of the year
On this Day in History
2010 - 2010 Copiapó mining accident occurs, trapping 33 Chilean miners approximately 2,300 ft (700 m) below the ground.
1995 - Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, a significant Serb stronghold, is captured by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day.
1861 - The United States Army abolishes flogging.
1620 - Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower sight land at Cape Cod, Massachusetts.