August Holidays 2023

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August Holidays Around The World

August Holidays Around The World 2024
Holidays In August Around The World 2024

In this definitive guide, you will have access to a complete and official list of August holidays 2023 around the world.

After completing the careful analysis of the national holiday calendars of all 193 countries recognized by the United Nations (UN), we found 60 public and religious holidays distributed in 42 countries.

In August 2023, we can celebrate exactly 52 national holidays and 8 religious holidays in different countries, these special days become great opportunities to plan culturally enriching trips!


Holidays in the First Half of August 2023

In the first half of August 2023 you will find exactly 40 public holidays with confirmed celebrations in 32 countries around the world.

See the complete list with the date of each special day and the respective countries:

Holiday Name Country Western Date Holidays in the First Half of August 2023
  • Emancipation Day
    Jamaica Jamaica Tue, August 1st
  • Buddhist Lent Day
    Thailand Thailand Tue, August 1st
  • Swiss National Day
    Switzerland Switzerland Tue, August 1st
  • Our Lady of Los Ángeles
    Costa Rica Costa Rica Wed, August 2nd
  • Founders' Day
    Ghana Ghana Fri, August 4th
  • Umuganura Day
    Rwanda Rwanda Fri, August 4th
  • Independence Day
    Jamaica Jamaica Sun, August 6th
  • Celebrations of San Salvador
    El Salvador El Salvador Sun, August 6th
  • Battle of Boyacá Day
    Colombia Colombia Mon, August 7th
  • Day off for Independence Day
    Jamaica Jamaica Mon, August 7th
  • August Bank Holiday Monday
    Ireland Ireland Mon, August 7th
  • Commerce Day
    Iceland Iceland Mon, August 7th
  • Emancipation Day
    Bahamas Bahamas Mon, August 7th
  • Farmers' Day
    Zambia Zambia Mon, August 7th
  • National Day
    Singapore Singapore Wed, August 9th
  • National Women's Day
    South Africa South Africa Wed, August 9th
  • Independence Day
    Ecuador Ecuador Thu, August 10th
  • Mountain Day
    Japan Japan Fri, August 11th
  • Day off for Independence Day
    Ecuador Ecuador Fri, August 11th
  • The Queen's Birthday
    Thailand Thailand Sat, August 12th
  • Mother's Day
    Costa Rica Costa Rica Mo, August 14th
  • Day off for The Queen's Birthday
    Thailand Thailand Mo, August 14th
  • Independence Day
    Pakistan Pakistan Mo, August 14th
  • Heroes' Day
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Mo, August 14th
  • Independence Day
    India India Tue, August 15th
  • Assumption of Mary
    Many Countries Many Countries * Tue, August 15th
  • Dormition of the Holy Virgin
    Greece Greece Tue, August 15th
  • St Mary's Day
    Romania Romania Tue, August 15th
  • Liberation Day
    South Korea South Korea Tue, August 15th
  • Defence Forces Day
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Tue, August 15th

* Assumption of Mary: On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 this public holiday will be celebrated simultaneously in Austria, Belgium, Chile, France, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Rwanda and Spain.


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Holidays in the Second Half of August 2023

In the second half of August 2023 you will find exactly 12 public holidays with confirmed celebrations in 12 countries around the world.

See the complete list with the date of each special day and the respective countries:

Holiday Name Country Western Date Holidays in the Second Half of August 2023
  • Indonesian Independence Day
    Indonesia Indonesia Thu, August 17th
  • Independence Day (National Day)
    Afghanistan Afghanistan Sat, August 19th
  • Hungary National Day
    Hungary Hungary Sun, August 20th
  • Independence Restoration Day
    Estonia Estonia Sun, August 20th
  • Ninoy Aquino Day
    Philippines Philippines Mon, August 21th
  • Assumption of Mary
    Colombia Colombia Mon, August 21th
  • Independence Day
    Ukraine Ukraine Thu, August 24th
  • National Heroes Day
    Philippines Philippines Mon, August 28th
  • Victory Day
    Turkey Turkey Wed, August 30th
  • Santa Rosa De Lima
    Peru Peru Wed, August 30th
  • Constitution Day
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Wed, August 30th
  • Malaysia's National Day
    Malaysia Malaysia Thu, August 31th
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National Holidays In August 2023

National Holidays In August 2023
Holidays In August 2023

Looking For Some Country To Visit During Local Holidays?

There are countries that are best visited during local holidays, when they provide unique experiences to enrich your cultural background and cannot be experienced at any other time of the year!

To make planning your next trip easier, we've listed all countries that have national holidays in August 2023 in the following regions or continents:

In Americas

In August 2023, you will find exactly 13 national holidays with confirmed celebrations in 8 countries in the Americas (North and South America).

In Europe

In August 2023, you will find exactly 17 national holidays with confirmed celebrations in 17 countries across Europe.

In Asia-Pacific

In August 2023, you will find exactly 15 national holidays with confirmed celebrations in 12 countries across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

In Africa

In August 2023, you will find exactly 7 national holidays with confirmed celebrations in 5 African countries.

Key Facts To Know!

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August 2023 Religious Holidays

August 2023 Religious Holidays
August Religious Holidays 2023

Do You Want To Plan A Pilgrimage Trip To The Holy Places?

Embark on a transformative spiritual journey as you visit holy sites and engage in rituals that have been practiced for centuries by believers in each religion.

In August 2023, we can celebrate exactly 8 religious holidays in different countries around the world.

You can plan your pilgrimage trip to holy places during the following religious holidays:

Holiday Name Type Western Date Religious Holidays in August 2023
  • Lammas
    Christian Christian Tue, August 1st
  • Obon
    Buddhist Buddhist Sun, August 13th
  • The Assumption of Mary
    Christian Christian Tue, August 15th
  • Safar starts
    Muslim Muslim Fri, August 18th
  • Nag Panchami
    Hindu Hindu Mon, August 21th
  • Varalakshmi Vrat
    Hindu Hindu Fri, August 25th
  • Onam
    Hindu Hindu Tue, August 29th
  • Raksha Bandhan
    Hindu Hindu Wed, August 30th

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Celebrating Holidays In August 2023

Celebrating Holidays In August 2023
Celebrating August 2023 Holidays

Whether you celebrate these special days with family, friends or quietly at home, we recommend that you slow down a bit and take some time to reflect deeply.

Try to remember only the good times of past celebrations and how much they mean to you and the people you love (even when some important people are gone and missed forever).

It's never too late to go back to celebrating days like this with those who care about you, understand that life is a breath and it goes by too fast.

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