Day Guide for Monday August 31st 2026 What are the holidays on August 31st 2026?

This is our day guide for Monday August 31st 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 31st 2026

International: Summer Bank Holiday

August bank Holiday. This is a regional holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Afghanistan: Public Holiday

A public holiday to commemorate the anniversary of the US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Costa Rica: Day of the Black Person and Afro-Costa Rican Culture

A day to promote the contributions of the African diaspora in Costa Rica and to eliminate all forms of discrimination against people of African descent.

Eswatini: Umhlanga reed dance

A traditional ceremony where up to 40 000 Swazi maidens gather and dance for the Queen Mother

Kazakhstan: Constitution Day (in lieu)

One of the most important holidays in Kazakhstan, it marks the adoption of the second post-soviet constitution

Kyrgyzstan: Independence Day

The Republic of Kyrgyzstan was declared an independent, sovereign, democratic state on 31 August 1991

Malaysia: National Day

31st August marks Malaysia's Independence Day. Also known as Merdeka Day

Moldova: Romanian Language Day

Marks the demonstrations of 1989 that made Moldova adopt its language laws

Philippines: National Heroes' Day

Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes

Trinidad and Tobago: Independence Day

Commemorates the independence of Trinidad and Tobago from the United Kingdom in 1962

Turks and Caicos Islands: Last Monday in August

Commemorates the 1976 Constitution which granted the country expanded self-government and ministerial government.

Uzbekistan: Independence Day Holiday

Uzbekistan's National Day commemorates independence from the Soviet Union on 1 September 1991.

Vietnam: National Day Holiday

Compensated by Sat. Aug. 22

Observances on August 31st 2026

USA: Eat Outside day

Good food in the summer sun - what's not to like? Go Al Fresco today.

USA: National Bacon Day

Celebrate National Bacon Day with sizzling excitement and delicious bites! indulge in crispy, savory delights and join bacon lovers worldwide.

USA: National Matchmaker Day

We hope you meet your match today!

USA: National Trail Mix Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Trail Mix Day

Romania: Romanian Language Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Romanian Language Day

United Nations: International Day for People of African Descent

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the International Day for People of African Descent.

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General Information for August 31st 2026
There are 13 public holidays today.
Day 243 of 2026
122 days left in 2026
Week 36 of the year
On this Day in History
1963 - North Borneo (now Sabah) achieve a self governance.
1957 - The Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) gains its independence from the United Kingdom.
1798 - Irish Rebellion of 1798: Irish rebels, with French assistance, establish the short-lived Republic of Connacht.
1218 - Al-Kamil becomes Sultan of Egypt, Syria and northern Mesopotamia on the death of his father Al-Adil.