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32 events across 24 countries
National Day (Merdeka)Swiss National DayProphet Muhammad's BirthdayProphet's Birthday
📅 August — 2026 Calendar
32 holidays, festivals & observances
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August
- National Day (Merdeka)Mon, Aug 31
- Swiss National DaySat, Aug 1
- Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayWed, Aug 26
- Prophet's BirthdayWed, Aug 26
- Galungan (Second Cycle)Wed, Aug 12
- Independence DayMon, Aug 17
- Independence DayWed, Aug 5
- Assumption of MarySat, Aug 15
- Victory DaySun, Aug 30
- Kadooment DayMon, Aug 3
- Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayTue, Aug 25
- 6th World Nomad GamesMon, Aug 31 – Sun, Sep 6
- National Heroes DayMon, Aug 31
- Emancipation DaySat, Aug 1
- Haze Season (Malaysia)Sat, Aug 1 – Sat, Oct 31
- OnamWed, Aug 26 – Sat, Sep 5
- Haze Season (Kalimantan/Sumatra)Sat, Aug 1 – Sat, Oct 31
- Arba'eenWed, Aug 5
- Battle of BoyacáFri, Aug 7
- Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)Wed, Aug 26
- National DaySun, Aug 9
- Independence DaySat, Aug 15
- Queen Sirikit's Birthday / Mother's DayWed, Aug 12
- Arba'eenThu, Aug 6
- Afghan Independence DayWed, Aug 19
- Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)Thu, Aug 27
- Ninoy Aquino DayFri, Aug 21
- Kuningan (Second Cycle)Sat, Aug 22
- Mevlid KandiliThu, Aug 27
- St. Stephen's DayThu, Aug 20
- Liberation DaySat, Aug 15
- Shoton Festival (Yogurt Festival)Fri, Aug 14 – Thu, Aug 20
Holidays in August 2026
August 2026 has 32 holidays and events across 24 countries. Key public holidays include National Day (Merdeka), Swiss National Day, Prophet's Birthday, Independence Day, Assumption of Mary.
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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Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Indonesia · Aug 25
Mevlid Kandili
Turkey · Aug 27
Victory Day
Turkey · Aug 30
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Unlock all events →Frequently Asked Questions
- How many holidays are in August 2026?
- August 2026 has 32 holidays and events across 24 countries, including 23 public holidays.
- What are the main holidays in August 2026?
- Key holidays in August 2026 include National Day (Merdeka), Swiss National Day, Prophet's Birthday, Independence Day, Assumption of Mary.
- Which countries have public holidays in August 2026?
- 24 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.