This is our day guide for Tuesday August 11th 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 11th 2026
Chad: Independence Day
On 11 August 1960, Chad gained its independence from France
Ecuador: Independence Day
Marks Quito's declaration of independence from Spain in 1809
Grenada: Carnival Tuesday
This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent
Japan: Mountain Day
A new holiday since 2016, celebrating the nation's mountains. Mountain Day is intended is to provide “opportunities to get familiar with mountains and appreciate blessings from mountains".
Zimbabwe: Defence Forces Day
A day to honour Zimbabwe's armed forces and the role they play in defending the nation.August 10th 2026 | Go to Today | August 12th 2026
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| General Information for August 11th 2026 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 223 of 2026 | |
| 142 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1994 - Peter Cushing, star of numerous Hammer horror films, dies (b. 1913). | |
| 1961 - The former Portuguese territories in India of Dadra and Nagar Haveli are merged to create the Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli. | |
| 1804 - Francis II assumes the title of first Emperor of Austria. | |
| 490 - Battle of Adda: The Goths under Theodoric the Great and his ally Alaric II defeat the forces of Odoacer on the Adda River, near Milan. |
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