Day Guide for Saturday August 15th 2026 What are the holidays on August 15th 2026?

This is our day guide for Saturday August 15th 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 15th 2026

International: Assumption Day

The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ

Afghanistan: Victory of the Islamic Emirate

The Taliban have declared a holiday to mark the anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan.

Congo: Independence Day

The Republic of the Congo received full independence from France on August 15th 1960

Costa Rica: Mother's Day

Mother's Day in Costa Rica is a public holiday on the Feast of the Assumption.

Equatorial Guinea: Constitution Day

Equatorial Guinea Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the constitution on August 15th 1982.

India: Independence Day

On the 15th of August 1947, India became completely independent from British rule

Regional

India (regional): Parsi New Year

Parsis descend from a group of Zoroastrians from Iran who immigrated to India during 10th century AD

Italy: Ferragosto

Ferragosto is a popular summer holiday in Italy that marks the Feast of the Assumption but has its roots in Ancient Rome

Not a Public Holiday

Japan: Obon

Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

Liechtenstein: National Day

Commemorates the birthday of Prince Franz Josef II as well as the Feast of the Assumption

Maldives: Qaumee Dhuvas

Celebrates the victory of Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam over the Portuguese occupation in 1573

North Korea: National Liberation Day

Marks the liberation of Korea after 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945

Paraguay: Founding of Asunción

Asunción is one of the oldest Spanish cities in South America, founded on August 15th 1537

South Korea: Liberation Day

Marks the liberation of Korea from 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945 after the end of the second World War.

Observances on August 15th 2026

Ireland: National Heritage Week

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Heritage Week in Ireland.

USA: National Honey Bee Day

There is always a lot of buzz about this awareness day.

International: International Geocaching Day

This very modern treasure hunt takes place on the third Saturday in August

International: World Day of Homeless Animals

International Homeless Animals’ Day is a reason to draw public attention to homeless animals and promote spay/neuter and adoption.

USA: National Lemon Meringue Pie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lemon Meringue Pie Day

USA: National Relaxation Day

Let's celebrate this day, but don't do anything too strenuous.

USA: National V-J Day

Commemorates the end of second world war when Japan's surrender was announced on August 14th 1945.

Poland: Polish Armed Forces Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Polish Armed Forces Day

Canada: National Acadian Day

Though the French colony of Acadia may have disappeared the spirit of those early settlers lives on through its descendants.

Japan: Obon

Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

Egypt: Flooding of the Nile

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Flooding of the Nile.

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General Information for August 15th 2026
There are 14 public holidays today.
Day 227 of 2026
138 days left in 2026
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1974 - Yuk Young-soo, First Lady of South Korea, is killed during an apparent assassination attempt upon President, Park Chung-hee.
1947 - India gains Independence from the British Indian Empire after near 190 years of Crown rule and joins the Commonwealth of Nations.
1309 - The city of Rhodes surrenders to the forces of the Knights of St. John, completing their conquest of Rhodes. The knights establish their headquarters on the island and rename themselves the Knights of Rhodes.
1040 - King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as King of Scotland.