This is our day guide for Thursday August 13th 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 13th 2026
Central African Republic: Independence Day
Celebrates the formal granting of independence from France on August 13th 1960Regional
India (regional): Patriot's Day
Remembers those who fought against the British during the Anglo-Manipuri warNot a Public Holiday
Japan: Obon
Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.
Tunisia: Women's Day
Celebrates a series of women's rights that were established within the Code of Personal Status in 1956
Zambia: Public Holiday
Public Holiday for voting in the general electionsAugust 12th 2026 | Go to Today | August 14th 2026
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| General Information for August 13th 2026 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 225 of 2026 | |
| 140 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1997 - The first episode of the TV Show 'South Park' is aired. | |
| 1868 - A massive earthquake near Arica, Peru, causes an estimated 25,000 casualties, and the subsequent tsunami causes considerable damage as far away as Hawaii and New Zealand. | |
| 582 - Maurice becomes Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire. | |
| 523 - John I becomes the new Pope after the death of Pope Hormisdas. |
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