Thursday 8th August 2019 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Thursday August 8th 2019 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?

Observances on August 8th 2019

International Cat Day 🐈

Woke up this morning, feline fine... A day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.

Father's Day

The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.

National Dollar Day

General
USA

You can bet your bottom dollar that this is an important date for the US currency.

National Frozen Custard Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Frozen Custard Day

National Happiness Happens Day

General
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Happiness Happens Day

National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

Action
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

National CBD Day

Health
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National CBD Day.

August Thursday

Anguilla

The highlight of August Thursday is the boat race that starts from Meads Bay

Eid Al Adha

Saudi Arabia

Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.