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 calendarObservances on August 19th 2026
China: Qixi Festival
The seventh day of the seventh month is the most romantic day in the Chinese calendar.
Vietnam: August Revolution Commemoration Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of August Revolution Commemoration Day
International: International Orangutan Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Orangutan Day
USA: National Aviation Day
The National Aviation Day (August 19) is a United States national observation that celebrates the development of aviation.
United Kingdom: National Potato Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Potato Day
USA: National Soft Ice Cream Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Soft Ice Cream Day
Ukraine: Saviour of the Apple Feast Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Saviour of the Apple Feast Day
United Nations: World Humanitarian Day
A day to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.
International: World Photography Day
Make it snappy! August 19th is the day to capture the world around you.August 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. | |
| 1959 - John Lennon and Paul McCartney join The Beatles' precursor The Quarrymen. | |
| 1953 - Cold War: The CIA and MI6 help to overthrow the government of Mohammad Mosaddegh in Iran and reinstate the Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. | |
| 1919 - Afghanistan gains full independence from the United Kingdom. |
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