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What is August 26th?

We have 10 holidays listed for August 26.

August 26 is the 238th day of the Gregorian calendar. On this day, Captain James Cook set sail on the HMS Endeavour, women got the right to vote via the 19th amendment, and the Mercedez-Benz Stadium opened in Atlanta. Famous birthdays include Chris Pine, Mother Teresa, and Melissa McCarthy. August 26 also marks National Dog Day and Raksha Bandhan.
Aug26

Ganesh Chaturthi

A ten day festival, held to honor the Hindu god of intelligence, Ganesha.

Aug26

National Cherry Popsicle Day

Cool down with the reigning nobility of the popsicle world — the cherry popsicle.

Aug26

National Day of Repentance

Join us as we observe Papua New Guinea’s National Repentance Day this August 26.

Aug26

National Spark the World Day

To you it’s a kind word, to them it’s the spark to reach their full potential.

Aug26

National Toilet Paper Day

This is an annual observance to commemorate this essential invention for personal hygiene.

Aug26

National WebMistress Day

A webmistress is a woman who designs, develops, markets, and maintains websites.

Aug26

Onam

Celebrating the rice harvest, Onam is one of the three primary Hindu celebrations.

Aug26

Women’s Equality Day

Observe the achievements of women’s rights activists and the unique daily struggles that women face.