This is our day guide for Thursday August 20th 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 20th 2026
Estonia: Independence Restoration Day
In 1991 Estonia re-established independence after the end of the Soviet Union
Hungary: Saint Stephen's Day
20th of August is the oldest national holiday in Hungary. It is generally considered to be the State Foundation Day of Hungary. Its origin roots back to the first king and state founder of Hungary, St. Stephen, who transformed the country into a European Christian country.
Morocco: Revolution Day
Commemorates the day King Mohammed V was exiled from Morocco in 1953Regional
Nigeria (regional): Isese Day
A public holiday to mark the Traditional Worshippers' Day, also known as Isese Day.Observances on August 20th 2026
United Kingdom: National Bacon Lovers Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bacon Lovers Day
USA: National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
What's tastier than a nice Pecan Pie? A Pecan Pie with Chocolate, that's what!
USA: National Lemonade Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lemonade Day
USA: National Radio Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Radio Day
International: World Mosquito Day
A day observed in the honour of the man who discovered that the deadly disease of Malaria is spread through a mosquito bite.August 19th 2026 | Go to Today | August 21st 2026
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| General Information for August 20th 2026 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 232 of 2026 | |
| 133 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1977 - Designed to gather data on Jupiter and Saturn, Voyager 2 is launched into orbit. | |
| 1940 - British Prime Minister Winston Churchill makes the fourth of his famous wartime speeches, containing the line "Never was so much owed by so many to so few". | |
| 1882 - Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts in Moscow, Russia. | |
| 1866 - President Andrew Johnson formally declares the American Civil War over. |
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