Thursday 11th August 2022 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Thursday August 11th 2022 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 11th 2022

Raksha Bandhan 🛕

Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.

National Presidential Joke Day

This day remembers the infamous joke that President Reagan made when he thought a radio broadcast wasn't being recorded.

National Raspberry Bombe Day

Food
USA

August is a great time to make this refreshing dessert with ripe raspberries.

Hip Hop Celebration Day

Music
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Hip Hop Celebration Day.

National Bakewell Tart Day

A Bakewell Tart is small cake, covered with a top layer of icing and a single central half-cherry.

Chad Independence Day

Chad

On 11 August 1960, Chad gained its independence from France

Jhulan Purnima

India

Jhulan Yatra is one of the most important festivals in Odisha for the followers of Lord Krishna.

Raksha Bandhan

India

Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.

Mountain Day

Japan

A new holiday since 2016, celebrating the nation's mountains. Mountain Day is intended is to provide “opportunities to get familiar with mountains and appreciate blessings from mountains".