Saturday 14th August 2021 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Saturday August 14th 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 14th 2021

Qixi Festival

Folk
International

The seventh day of the seventh month is the most romantic day in the Chinese calendar.

Free Comic Book Day

Culture
International

Free Comic Book Day is a national holiday where you can visit your local comic shop and get free comic books!

Engineers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Engineers Day

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.

Pramuka Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pramuka Day

World Lizard Day 🦎

Today is World Lizard Day, so let's look at these fascinating reptiles and how to celebrate the day.

National Heritage Week

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Heritage Week in Ireland.

Obon

Folk
Japan

Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

Melon Day 🍉

Discover Turkmenistan's Melon Day, a vibrant celebration of over 400 melon varieties with fairs, music, and cultural pride every second Sunday in August.