Monday 19th August 2024 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Monday August 19th 2024 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 19th 2024

International Orangutan Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Orangutan Day

World Photography Day 📷

Make it snappy! August 19th is the day to capture the world around you.

Raksha Bandhan 🛕

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

National Aviation Day ✈️

History
USA

The National Aviation Day (August 19) is a United States national observation that celebrates the development of aviation.

National Soft Ice Cream Day 🍦

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Soft Ice Cream Day

Saviour of the Apple Feast Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Saviour of the Apple Feast Day

National Potato Day

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

World Humanitarian Day

A day to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.

August Revolution Commemoration Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of August Revolution Commemoration Day

San Martin's Day

Argentina

San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.

Discovery Day

Canada

Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.

Assumption Day

Colombia

The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ

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.