Day Guide for Wednesday August 12th 2026 What are the holidays on August 12th 2026?

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 12th 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 12th 2026

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Australia (regional): Ekka People's Day

The Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day (Brisbane only) is usually held on the second Wednesday in August except when there are five Wednesdays in August when it is held on the third Wednesday.

Regional

India (regional): Karkidaka Vavu

Karkidaka Vavu is a ritual dedicated to dead ancestors performed by Hindus in Kerala.

Iran: Death of Prophet Muhammed / Martyrdom of Imam Hassan

Marks the Death of Prophet Muhammad and the Martyrdom of Imam Hassan

Thailand: H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday

This holiday marks the birthday of the late queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.

Not a Public Holiday

Thailand: Mother's Day

In 1976, the custom of Mother's Day was changed to August 12th to commemorate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit

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General Information for August 12th 2026
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 224 of 2026
141 days left in 2026
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
2004 - Mr. Lee Hsien Loong was sworn in as Singapore's third Prime Minister.
1977 - The first free flight of the Space Shuttle Enterprise.
1898 - An Armistice ends the Spanish–American War.
1898 - The Hawaiian flag is lowered from Iolani Palace and replaced with the flag of the United States to signify the transfer of sovereignty from the Republic of Hawaii to the United States.