Monday 11th August 2025 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Monday August 11th 2025 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 2025

World Steelpan Day

In 2023, the UN adopted a draft resolution for August 11 to be declared World Steelpan Day and be annually observed on the UN's calendar.

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

Independence Day

Ecuador

Marks Quito's declaration of independence from Spain in 1809

Spicemas

Grenada

This Carnival in August has its roots in the Catholic Carnival observed at the start of Lent

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".