Day Guide for Monday August 2nd 2027 What are the holidays on August 2nd 2027?

This is our day guide for Monday August 2nd 2027 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 2nd 2027

International: Emancipation Day (in lieu)

Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834

Anguilla: August Monday

August Monday is the focal day of the Anguillan Carnival and the island's biggest holiday

Antigua and Barbuda: Carnival Monday

A colourful spectacle on the early-morning on the Monday is the J'ouvert, a street party that mimics the celebrations that took place on August 1st 1834 when slavery was abolished.

Barbados: Kadooment Day

First Monday in August. Climax of a carnival to mark the end of the sugar cane harvest

British Virgin Islands: Emancipation Monday

Emancipation Festival in the British Virgin Islands marks three-days of public holidays

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Canada (regional): Heritage Day

An optional general holiday observed by most companies to celebrate the heritage of Alberta

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Canada (regional): Civic Holiday

The first Monday in August in Ontario is a statutory holiday that is widely observed by many employers

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Canada (regional): Civic Day

Throughout Canada, the first Monday in August is generally a holiday though it is known by different names in different areas

Costa Rica: Virgin of Los Angeles Day

The Virgin of Los Angeles is the patron saint of Costa Rica

Iceland: Commerce Day

This holiday was first observed Thursday September 13th 1894. The date is known as it was agreed on at a meeting of unions and managers from the larger shops in Reykjavík

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India (regional): Bonalu

A Hindu festival in Telangana celebrating Goddess Mahakali in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad

Iran: Death of Prophet Muhammed / Martyrdom of Imam Hassan

Marks the Death of Prophet Muhammad and the Martyrdom of Imam Hassan

Ireland: August Bank Holiday

The August Bank Holiday in Republic of Ireland is observed on the first Monday in August

Kiribati: Kiribati Youth Day

A day to encourage a healthy lifestyle amongst the younger generation in Kiribati

North Macedonia: Republic Day

Marks the establishment of the Republic in 1944 and the Ilinden Uprising in 1903

Trinidad and Tobago: African Emancipation Day (in lieu)

Emancipation Day became a national holiday in Trinidad on Aug 1, 1985. People celebrate the day with parties, cultural events and performances. The festivities conclude with the Flambeau march to honor the courage of the formerly enslaved ancestors.

Tuvalu: Tuvalu National Children's Day

A public holiday on the first Monday in August to honour the youth of Tuvalu.

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United Kingdom (regional): Summer bank holiday

Scotland only. This holiday is observed on the first Monday in August

Zambia: Farmers' Day

A day to celebrate the contribution and work of the agricultural sector in Zambia

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General Information for August 2nd 2027
There are 19 public holidays today.
Day 214 of 2027
151 days left in 2027
Week 31 of the year
On this Day in History
1998 - The Second Congo War begins.
1937 - The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 is passed in America, the effect of which is to render marijuana and all its by-products illegal.
1923 - As vice president, Calvin Coolidge becomes the 30th President of the United States after the death of Warren G. Harding
1777 - The United States celebrates its first Thanksgiving following victory over General John Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga in October.