Day Guide for Tuesday August 11th 2026 What are the holidays on August 11th 2026?

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.

Observances on August 11th 2026

USA: National Presidential Joke Day

This day remembers the infamous joke that President Reagan made when he thought a radio broadcast wasn't being recorded.

USA: National Raspberry Bombe Day

August is a great time to make this refreshing dessert with ripe raspberries.

USA: National Bakewell Tart Day

A Bakewell Tart is small cake, covered with a top layer of icing and a single central half-cherry.

USA: Hip Hop Celebration Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Hip Hop Celebration Day.

International: World Steelpan Day

In 2023, the UN adopted a draft resolution for August 11 to be declared World Steelpan Day and be annually observed on the UN's calendar.

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General Information for August 11th 2026
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
1952 - Hussein bin Talal is proclaimed King of Jordan.
1918 - World War I: the Battle of Amiens ends.
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.
Every year - Feast day of Saint Clare of Assisi, the Patron Saint of television.