At a Glance
31 events across 22 countries
Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayArba'eenNational Day (Merdeka)Assumption of Mary
📅 August — 2026 Calendar
31 holidays, festivals & observances
August
- Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayThu, Aug 27
- Arba'eenThu, Aug 6
- Arba'eenWed, Aug 5
- National Day (Merdeka)Mon, Aug 31
- Assumption of MarySat, Aug 15
- Swiss National DaySat, Aug 1
- Independence DaySat, Aug 15
- Kadooment DayMon, Aug 3
- Emancipation DaySat, Aug 1
- St. Stephen's DayThu, Aug 20
- Battle of BoyacáFri, Aug 7
- National Heroes DayMon, Aug 31
- Liberation DaySat, Aug 15
- Prophet's BirthdayWed, Aug 26
- Galungan (Second Cycle)Wed, Aug 12
- Mevlid KandiliThu, Aug 27
- Independence DayMon, Aug 17
- Independence DayWed, Aug 5
- Shoton Festival (Yogurt Festival)Fri, Aug 14 – Thu, Aug 20
- Victory DaySun, Aug 30
- Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)Wed, Aug 26
- Independence DaySat, Aug 15
- Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)Thu, Aug 27
- Afghan Independence DayWed, Aug 19
- National DaySun, Aug 9
- Queen Sirikit's Birthday / Mother's DayWed, Aug 12
- Ninoy Aquino DayFri, Aug 21
- Haze Season (Malaysia)Sat, Aug 1 – Sat, Oct 31
- Kuningan (Second Cycle)Sat, Aug 22
- Haze Season (Kalimantan/Sumatra)Sat, Aug 1 – Sat, Oct 31
- OnamWed, Aug 26 – Sat, Sep 5
Holidays in August 2026
August 2026 has 31 holidays and events across 22 countries. Key public holidays include Arba'een, National Day (Merdeka), Assumption of Mary, Swiss National Day, Independence Day.
Week of Jul 27 – Aug 2
Haze Season (Malaysia)
Malaysia · Aug 1 – Oct 31
Haze Season (Kalimantan/Sumatra)
Indonesia · Aug 1 – Oct 31
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Independence Day
Indonesia · Aug 17
Afghan Independence Day
Afghanistan · Aug 19
Kuningan (Second Cycle)
Indonesia · Aug 22
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Unlock all events →Frequently Asked Questions
- How many holidays are in August 2026?
- August 2026 has 31 holidays and events across 22 countries, including 23 public holidays.
- What are the main holidays in August 2026?
- Key holidays in August 2026 include Arba'een, National Day (Merdeka), Assumption of Mary, Swiss National Day, Independence Day.
- Which countries have public holidays in August 2026?
- 22 countries have holidays or observances in August 2026. Browse the list above to see holidays by country.
- Can I filter August holidays by country or type?
- Yes. Use the country filter to compare August holidays across specific countries, or filter by event type (public holidays, festivals, observances). You can also export filtered results to Google Calendar or Outlook.
