This is our day guide for Wednesday August 26th 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 26th 2026
International: Eid e-Milad-un Nabi
Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendarRegional
India (regional): Thiruvonam
Traditional harvest festival that marks the annual return of mythical King MahabaliRegional
India (regional): Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.
Namibia: Heroes Day
Commemorates the Namibian War of Independence which began on 26 August 1966
Papua New Guinea: National Repentance Day
Intended to be marked by prayer ceremonies across the country to ask for forgiveness for wrongsAugust 25th 2026 | Go to Today | August 27th 2026
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| General Information for August 26th 2026 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 238 of 2026 | |
| 127 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 35 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1914 - World War I: the German colony of Togoland is invaded by French and British forces, who take it after 5 days. | |
| 1910 - Mother Teresa, the Roman Catholic nun and Nobel laureate, is born (d. 1997). | |
| 1883 - At midday, the Krakatau volcano begins to erupt; it's still the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history. | |
| Every year - The infamous Annual World Bog Snorkelling Championships take in the town of Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales. |
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