Thursday 20th August 2020 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Thursday August 20th 2020 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 20th 2020

World Mosquito Day

A day observed in the honour of the man who discovered that the deadly disease of Malaria is spread through a mosquito bite.

Islamic New Year 🕌

Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.

National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

Food
USA

What's tastier than a nice Pecan Pie? A Pecan Pie with Chocolate, that's what!

National Lemonade Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lemonade Day

National Radio Day 📻

General
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Radio Day

National Bacon Lovers Day 🥓

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bacon Lovers Day

Islamic New Year

International

Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.

Independence Restoration Day

Estonia

In 1991 Estonia re-established independence after the end of the Soviet Union

Saint Stephen's Day

Hungary

20th of August is the oldest national holiday in Hungary. It is generally considered to be the State Foundation Day of Hungary. Its origin roots back to the first king and state founder of Hungary, St. Stephen, who transformed the country into a European Christian country.