This is our day guide for Friday August 20th 2021 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 2021

World Mosquito Day

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.

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Hawaiian Shirt Day

Hawaiian Shirt Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Hawaiian Shirt Day

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National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

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

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National Lemonade Day

National Lemonade Day

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

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National Radio Day

National Radio Day 📻

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

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National Men's Grooming Day

National Men's Grooming Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Men's Grooming Day.

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National Bacon Lovers Day

National Bacon Lovers Day 🥓

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

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Public Holidays on August 20th 2021

Independence Restoration Day

Independence Restoration Day

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

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Saint Stephen's Day

Saint Stephen's Day

St. Stephen of Hungary was the first king of Hungary.

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Ashura

Ashura

Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram

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Onam

Onam

Onam lasts 10 days with official state holidays on three or four days starting from Onam Eve (Uthradom) to the Third Onam Day

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Morocco Revolution Day

Morocco Revolution Day

Commemorates the day King Mohammed V was exiled from Morocco in 1953

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Myanmar Public Holiday

Myanmar Public Holiday

Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.

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Isese Day

Isese Day

A public holiday in Osun to mark the Traditional Worshippers' Day, also known as Isese Day.

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Hawaii Statehood Day

Hawaii Statehood Day

Commemorates the anniversary of the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959

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