This is our day guide for Friday August 7th 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 7th 2026
Anguilla: Constitution Day
Last day of the Carnival is celebrated as Constitution Day even though Anguilla's constitution took effect on 1 April 1982
Colombia: Battle of Boyacá
The 1819 battle in which Colombia acquired its definitive independence from Spanish MonarchyRegional
India (regional): Ker Puja
Tripura only. Celebrated two weeks after Kharchi Puja to honor Ker, the guardian deity of Vastu Devata
Ivory Coast: Independence Day
Celebrates Côte d'Ivoire's independence from France on August 7th 1960
Rwanda: Umuganura Day
A Thanksgiving festival to mark the start of the harvest and one of the key celebrations in RwandaAugust 6th 2026 | Go to Today | August 8th 2026
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| General Information for August 7th 2026 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 219 of 2026 | |
| 146 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 32 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1876 - Margaret Zelle is born in Germany. Better known as the dancer, courtesan and spy 'Mata Hari', her life was dramatised in a film starring Greta Garbo. | |
| 1858 - Australian rules football was founded and the first match was played between Melbourne Football Club and Scotch Grammar. The Melbourne Football Club (the oldest remaining sporting club in the world), was also founded on this day. | |
| 936 - Coronation of King Otto I of Germany. | |
| 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon. |
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