This is our day guide for Wednesday August 19th 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 19th 2026
Afghanistan: Independence Day
Independence from British imperial control over Afghan foreign affairs in 1919Regional
Philippines (regional): Birthday of Manuel L Quezon
Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and Aurora
United Arab Emirates: Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendarAugust 18th 2026 | Go to Today | August 20th 2026
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| General Information for August 19th 2026 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 231 of 2026 | |
| 134 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1991 - Dissolution of the Soviet Union, August Coup: Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is placed under house arrest while on holiday in the town of Foros, Ukraine. | |
| 1989 - Polish president Wojciech Jaruzelski nominates Solidarity activist Tadeusz Mazowiecki to be the first non-communist prime minister in 42 years. | |
| 1980 - Saudia Flight 163, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar burns after making an emergency landing at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing 301 people. | |
| 1909 - The first automobile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. |
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