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 AuroraAugust 18th 2026 | Go to Today | August 20th 2026
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| General Information for August 19th 2026 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 231 of 2026 | |
| 134 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1953 - Cold War: The CIA and MI6 help to overthrow the government of Mohammad Mosaddegh in Iran and reinstate the Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. | |
| 1945 - August Revolution: Viet Minh led by Ho Chi Minh take power in Hanoi, Vietnam. | |
| 1919 - Afghanistan gains full independence from the United Kingdom. | |
| 1839 - The French government announces that Louis Daguerre's photographic process is a gift "free to the world". |
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