Day Guide for Friday August 28th 2026 What are the holidays on August 28th 2026?

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 Christ

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India (regional): Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.

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India (regional): Friday after Eid e-Milad-un Nabi

A public holiday in Jammu and Kashmir on the Friday after Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi

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India (regional): Fourth Onam

Fourth day of a popular 10 day Hindu harvest festival

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India (regional): Ayyankali Jayanthi

Ayyankali Jayanthi commemorates the birthday of Ayyankali, an important social reformer in Travancore, British India

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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.

New Zealand: Daffodil Day

Celebrate Daffodil Day and learn how this bright spring bloom became a powerful symbol of hope and a vital fundraiser in the fight against cancer.

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General Information for August 28th 2026
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
1963 - The Evergreen Point Bridge, the longest floating bridge in the world, opens between Seattle and Medina, Washington, US.
1937 - Toyota Motors becomes an independent company.
1931 - France and the Soviet Union sign a treaty of non-aggression.
1924 - The Georgian opposition stages the August Uprising against the Soviet Union.