This is our day guide for Friday August 28th 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 28th 2026
Georgia: Saint Mary's Day
The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin in the Orthodox Church, the mother of Jesus ChristRegional
India (regional): Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.Regional
India (regional): Friday after Eid e-Milad-un Nabi
A public holiday in Jammu and Kashmir on the Friday after Eid-i-Milad-ul-NabiRegional
India (regional): Fourth Onam
Fourth day of a popular 10 day Hindu harvest festivalRegional
India (regional): Ayyankali Jayanthi
Ayyankali Jayanthi commemorates the birthday of Ayyankali, an important social reformer in Travancore, British IndiaRegional
India (regional): Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti
A state holiday in Kerala to mark the birthday of a notable Keralite social reformer who was born on this day in 1855.Observances on August 28th 2026
United Arab Emirates: Emirati Womens Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Emirati Womens Day
USA: National Cherry Turnovers Day
Cherry Turnovers are a welcome and tasty treat, especially when served warm from the oven.
USA: National Red Wine Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Red Wine Day.August 27th 2026 | Go to Today | August 29th 2026
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| General Information for August 28th 2026 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 240 of 2026 | |
| 125 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 35 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1924 - The Georgian opposition stages the August Uprising against the Soviet Union. | |
| 1916 - World War I: Italy declares war on Germany. | |
| 1879 - Cetshwayo, last king of the Zulus, is captured by the British. | |
| 1789 – A national Thanksgiving Day is observed in the United States as recommended by President George Washington and approved by Congress. |
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