Saturday 20th August 2022 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Saturday August 20th 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 20th 2022

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.

International Geocaching Day

This very modern treasure hunt takes place on the third Saturday in August

World Day of Homeless Animals

International Homeless Animals’ Day is a reason to draw public attention to homeless animals and promote spay/neuter and adoption.

National Heritage Week

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

National Honey Bee Day

Animals
USA

There is always a lot of buzz about this awareness day.

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

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.