We have 21 holidays listed for August 5.
August 5th is the 217th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day in 1861, the U.S. government levied a first income tax. In 1966, New York City breaks ground on the World Trade Centers. In 1991, IRaq admits to misleading the U.N. about biological weapons. Neil Armstrong and Jesse Williams were born on this day. It marks National Underwear Day and National Work Like a Dog Day.
British Columbia Day
All across Canada, the day is marked by parades, festivals, and other public gatherings.
Burkina Faso Independence Day
Read on till you know all you need about Burkina Faso Independence Day.
Commerce Day
Commerce Day is a day to rest — leave work and relax on this public holiday.
Festival Monday
Get your party hats and put on your dancing shoes; it’s Festival Monday!
Heritage Day Alberta
Sunshine, fresh air, and open spaces, Alberta is a melting pot of different cultures and ethnicities.
Kadooment Day
Put on your finest clothes and get ready to party all day long.
Kiribati Youth Day
Celebrate Kiribati Youth Day with youth across the globe hoping for a brighter future.
Natal Day
Get ready to celebrate, attend a lot of outdoor parties and eat a ton of cake.
National Couscous Day
Get ready to savor and have your fill of couscous in all its forms!
National Dash Cam Day
Dash cams have made telling your stories easier than ever. Learn more!
National Oyster Day
Slurp up these great ideas to celebrate the day with a couple of oysters.
National Underwear Day
Let us just brief-ly tell why we love underwear.
New Brunswick Day
It's not often that a birthday party is held for an entire province!
New South Wales Bank Holiday
Let's all celebrate three day weekends—the savior of nine-to-fivers around the world.
Our Lady of Africa
Go all out, and join Ceuta to celebrate our Lady of Africa today.
Picnic Day NT
Northern Territory Aussies have been celebrating Picnic Day since the late 1800s.
Terry Fox Day
Honor a great man, a great foundation and a great cause by celebrating Terry Fox Day.
Work Like a Dog Day
This quirky day is inspired by the reputed strong work ethic of canines, especially service dogs.
World Alternative Games
A day cannot get any more eccentric, thrilling, and fantastic than this.