August 15

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142 holidays recorded on August 15 throughout history

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Liechtenstein's National Day on August 15 has been celebrated since 1940, combining the Feast of the Assumption with …

Liechtenstein's National Day on August 15 has been celebrated since 1940, combining the Feast of the Assumption with a celebration of the tiny principality's identity. The 62-square-mile country between Austria and Switzerland is one of only two doubly landlocked nations in the world.

Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day) marks the end of World War II in the Pacific, though the exact date varies — August …

Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day) marks the end of World War II in the Pacific, though the exact date varies — August 14 in the U.S. (when Truman announced the surrender) and August 15 in Japan (when Hirohito broadcast the announcement). The war's end followed the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The Feast of the Dormition commemorates the death of Mary, mother of Jesus, and is the culmination of a two-week fast…

The Feast of the Dormition commemorates the death of Mary, mother of Jesus, and is the culmination of a two-week fast observed across Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic traditions. It ranks among the most important feast days in the Eastern Christian calendar.

Koreans celebrate Gwangbokjeol to honor the 1945 end of thirty-five years of brutal Japanese colonial rule.

Koreans celebrate Gwangbokjeol to honor the 1945 end of thirty-five years of brutal Japanese colonial rule. This day commemorates the restoration of national sovereignty and the subsequent division of the peninsula, which defined the geopolitical landscape of East Asia for the remainder of the twentieth century.

Bangladesh's National Mourning Day marks the 1975 assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country's founding fath…

Bangladesh's National Mourning Day marks the 1975 assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country's founding father and first president, who was killed along with most of his family in a military coup. His daughter Sheikh Hasina survived only because she was abroad at the time — she later served as prime minister for over 20 years.

Afghanistan's Victory Day commemorates the 2021 fall of Kabul, when the Taliban retook the capital after 20 years of …

Afghanistan's Victory Day commemorates the 2021 fall of Kabul, when the Taliban retook the capital after 20 years of U.S.-backed government. The chaotic American withdrawal and rapid Taliban advance stunned observers who expected the Afghan military to resist for months, not days.

August 15 marks the founding of Asuncion, Paraguay's capital, established in 1537 by Spanish conquistador Juan de Sal…

August 15 marks the founding of Asuncion, Paraguay's capital, established in 1537 by Spanish conquistador Juan de Salazar. The city became the base for Spanish exploration of the Southern Cone and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited European settlements in South America.

Koreans on both sides of the peninsula celebrate Gwangbokjeol to commemorate the 1945 end of thirty-five years of Jap…

Koreans on both sides of the peninsula celebrate Gwangbokjeol to commemorate the 1945 end of thirty-five years of Japanese colonial rule. This liberation triggered the immediate collapse of the Japanese administration, forcing the division of the territory along the 38th parallel and triggering the geopolitical tensions that define the region to this day.

The Republic of the Congo officially severed its colonial ties to France in 1960, ending over half a century of Frenc…

The Republic of the Congo officially severed its colonial ties to France in 1960, ending over half a century of French Equatorial Africa administration. This independence transformed the territory into a sovereign nation, granting its citizens the right to self-governance and the authority to establish their own political and economic systems on the global stage.

The United Kingdom celebrates Victory over Japan Day to mark the end of World War II in Asia.

The United Kingdom celebrates Victory over Japan Day to mark the end of World War II in Asia. Simultaneously, Japan holds its End-of-war Memorial Day National Memorial Service for War Dead, honoring those lost while reflecting on the conflict's conclusion. These parallel observances acknowledge both the cessation of hostilities and the human cost paid by nations on opposing sides.

Japan's National Memorial Service for War Dead takes place every August 15, marking the anniversary of Emperor Hirohi…

Japan's National Memorial Service for War Dead takes place every August 15, marking the anniversary of Emperor Hirohito's radio broadcast announcing Japan's surrender in 1945. The ceremony at the Nippon Budokan is attended by the Emperor and Prime Minister, though visits to the nearby Yasukuni Shrine by politicians remain deeply controversial in Asia.

Egyptians celebrate Wafaa El-Nil to honor the annual inundation of the Nile, a natural cycle that once deposited life…

Egyptians celebrate Wafaa El-Nil to honor the annual inundation of the Nile, a natural cycle that once deposited life-sustaining silt across the riverbanks. This ancient tradition persists today as a festival of gratitude, recognizing the river’s role in securing the nation's agricultural prosperity and the survival of its earliest civilizations.

Victory over Japan Day marks the moment Imperial Japan surrendered on August 15, 1945, ending the deadliest conflict …

Victory over Japan Day marks the moment Imperial Japan surrendered on August 15, 1945, ending the deadliest conflict in human history. Celebrations erupted worldwide — the famous Times Square kiss photograph became one of the 20th century's most reproduced images.

India celebrates its independence from British colonial rule every August 15, commemorating the 1947 end of nearly tw…

India celebrates its independence from British colonial rule every August 15, commemorating the 1947 end of nearly two centuries of imperial control. This transition transformed the subcontinent into the world’s largest democracy, though it simultaneously triggered the violent Partition that displaced millions and established the sovereign borders of modern India and Pakistan.

Ancient Egyptians tied the annual flooding of the Nile — the lifeline of their entire civilization — to the heliacal …

Ancient Egyptians tied the annual flooding of the Nile — the lifeline of their entire civilization — to the heliacal rising of Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. This celestial calendar governed planting seasons for three millennia.

The Roman Catholic calendar marks August 15 with multiple saints' commemorations, reflecting the density of the litur…

The Roman Catholic calendar marks August 15 with multiple saints' commemorations, reflecting the density of the liturgical calendar during the high summer feast season.

A young Roman acolyte martyred in the 3rd century, Tarcisius was killed by a mob while carrying the Eucharist to impr…

A young Roman acolyte martyred in the 3rd century, Tarcisius was killed by a mob while carrying the Eucharist to imprisoned Christians. He became the patron saint of first communicants, his story a cornerstone of Catholic devotional teaching for centuries.

Bishop of Soissons in the 11th century, Arnulph became the patron saint of millers and brewers after allegedly plungi…

Bishop of Soissons in the 11th century, Arnulph became the patron saint of millers and brewers after allegedly plunging his bishop's staff into a brewing vat to purify tainted beer during a plague. His feast day endures across Belgium and northern France.

Italians celebrate Ferragosto today, blending the Catholic Feast of the Assumption with the ancient Roman Feriae Augusti.

Italians celebrate Ferragosto today, blending the Catholic Feast of the Assumption with the ancient Roman Feriae Augusti. Originally established by Emperor Augustus to mark the end of the summer harvest, the holiday now functions as the nation’s primary mid-August exodus, emptying cities as residents head to the coast for collective rest and secular festivities.

The main day of Japan's Bon Festival falls on August 15, when families honor the spirits of their ancestors.

The main day of Japan's Bon Festival falls on August 15, when families honor the spirits of their ancestors. Millions of Japanese return to their hometowns, creating one of the world's largest annual mass migrations. The festival's Buddhist roots stretch back over 500 years in Japanese culture.

The Feast of the Assumption of Mary — celebrating the belief that the Virgin Mary was taken bodily into heaven — is o…

The Feast of the Assumption of Mary — celebrating the belief that the Virgin Mary was taken bodily into heaven — is one of Catholicism's most important holy days. It is a public holiday in over 30 countries, from Austria to Vanuatu, and the Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates the corresponding Dormition of the Theotokos on the same date.

Ferragosto is Italy's mid-August holiday, rooted in the ancient Roman festival of Feriae Augusti established by Emper…

Ferragosto is Italy's mid-August holiday, rooted in the ancient Roman festival of Feriae Augusti established by Emperor Augustus in 18 BC. Modern Italy essentially shuts down — factories close, cities empty, and the entire country migrates to the coast. It remains the most universally observed holiday in Italian culture.

Residents of Antwerp and Costa Rica celebrate Mother’s Day today, honoring maternal figures with flowers, gifts, and …

Residents of Antwerp and Costa Rica celebrate Mother’s Day today, honoring maternal figures with flowers, gifts, and family gatherings. While many nations observe the holiday in May, these regions align their festivities with the Feast of the Assumption, rooting the secular appreciation of motherhood in long-standing religious tradition.

National Acadian Day on August 15 celebrates Acadian culture and the Feast of the Assumption, which has been the Acad…

National Acadian Day on August 15 celebrates Acadian culture and the Feast of the Assumption, which has been the Acadian national holiday since 1881. The date honors the French-descended community scattered across the Maritime provinces and Louisiana after the 1755 Great Expulsion by the British.

Equatorial Guinea celebrates Constitution Day on August 15, marking the adoption of its constitution.

Equatorial Guinea celebrates Constitution Day on August 15, marking the adoption of its constitution. The tiny Central African nation — one of the continent's wealthiest per capita due to oil revenues — has been governed by the same family since independence in 1968.

Romania celebrates Navy Day on August 15, honoring its maritime forces on the Black Sea.

Romania celebrates Navy Day on August 15, honoring its maritime forces on the Black Sea. The Romanian Navy's history includes service in both World Wars and the post-communist transition to NATO standards.

Argentina and Peru celebrate Children's Day on the third Sunday of August, a tradition that varies across Latin Ameri…

Argentina and Peru celebrate Children's Day on the third Sunday of August, a tradition that varies across Latin America — different countries observe it on different dates, reflecting each nation's distinct cultural calendar.

The Day of Hearts (Bloemencorso) in the Haarlem and Amsterdam area celebrates flowers and community on the third Mond…

The Day of Hearts (Bloemencorso) in the Haarlem and Amsterdam area celebrates flowers and community on the third Monday of August. The tradition is part of the Netherlands' deep cultural connection to horticulture and floral display.

Poland's Armed Forces Day commemorates the 1920 Battle of Warsaw, where Polish forces under Józef Piłsudski defeated …

Poland's Armed Forces Day commemorates the 1920 Battle of Warsaw, where Polish forces under Józef Piłsudski defeated the advancing Red Army in what is sometimes called the 'Miracle on the Vistula.' The victory halted Soviet expansion into Western Europe and secured Polish independence for two decades.

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España España: Rábade (Lugo).

España España: Orol (Lugo).

España España: Jasa (Huesca).

España España: Hinojal: fiesta patronal de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.

España España: Guijuelo (Salamanca).

España España: Murcia (Región de Murcia): fiestas patronales de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.

España España: Elche: Misterio de Elche, fiestas patronales de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.

España España: Cantillana (Sevilla).

España España: Baeza (Jaén): Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Señora del Alcázar.

España España: Bagüés (Zaragoza, Aragón): Fiestas Patronales de la Virgen de la Paruela.

Bolivia Bolivia: Quillacollo: Fiesta de la Virgen María de Urkupiña.

Austria Austria: Día de la Asunción.

Alemania Alemania: Día de la Virgen de la Asunción.

Beato Vicente Soler.

Beato Pio Alberto del Corona.

Beata María Sagrario de San Luis Gonzaga.

Beata Juliana Puricelli.

Beato José María Peris Polo.

Beato Isidoro Bakanja.

Beato Ferdinando de Pazos, laico mercedario.

Beatas Elisabetta y María del Paradiso, hermanas y vírgenes, mercedarias.

Beato Domingo María de Alboraya.

Beato Claudio Granzotto.

Beato Carmelo Sastre Sastre.

Beato Alberto Berdini de Sarteano.

Beato Aimo Taparelli.

Beato Angelo de San José.

Santo Simpliciano de Milán.

San David Roldán Lara.

Santa Gioconda, virgen y mártir romana.

San Arnulfo de Soissons.

San Arduino de Rimini.

Nuestra Señora de El Cisne.

Nuestra Señora del Prado.

Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio.

Nuestra Señora de Madhu.

Nuestra Señora de La Vang.

Santa María del Alba.

La Iglesia Anglicana celebra la fiesta de Santa María Virgen, fiesta principal de la Madre de Dios, en dicha confesión.

Polonia Polonia: Día de las Fuerzas Armadas de Polonia.Se celebra el aniversario de la victoria en una batalla contra…

Polonia Polonia: Día de las Fuerzas Armadas de Polonia.Se celebra el aniversario de la victoria en una batalla contra el ejército ruso que tuvo lugar en las afueras de Varsovia en 1920.

Perú Perú: Piura: Día de Piura, aniversario de la fundación.

Perú Perú: Huánuco: Día de Huánuco, aniversario de la fundación.

Perú Perú: Arequipa: Día de Arequipa, aniversario de la fundación.

México México Día Nacional de la Mujer Futbolista.Esta fecha fue propuesta y aprobada por la Comisión de Juventud y D…

México México Día Nacional de la Mujer Futbolista.Esta fecha fue propuesta y aprobada por la Comisión de Juventud y Deporte del Senado, con el objetivo de reconocer la valiosa contribución de las mujeres al fútbol en México. Se debe a que este día de 1971 inició en México el Segundo Campeonato Mundial de Fútbol Femenil en el Estadio Azteca, en el que participó la selección mexicana junto a otras internacionales.

México México Día Nacional del Cine Mexicano.

LiechtensteinLiechtenstein Liechtenstein: Fiesta Nacional.Día de la Asunción ó Día de la Mujer.Se celebra desde 1940 …

LiechtensteinLiechtenstein Liechtenstein: Fiesta Nacional.Día de la Asunción ó Día de la Mujer.Se celebra desde 1940 y está estrechamente relacionado como previa y recordatorio del cumpleaños del Príncipe Francisco José II, el 16 de agosto.

JapónJapón Japón: Obon u O-Bon (お盆, Obon u O-Bon?), o simplemente Bon (盆, Bon?), festividad japonesa.

India India: Día de la Independencia.

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Día de la Madre.

BangladésBangladés Bangladés: Día Nacional de Luto.

Argentina Argentina: Misiones: Aniversario del Círculo de Oficiales de la Policía de Misiones.Fundación: 15 de agosto…

Argentina Argentina: Misiones: Aniversario del Círculo de Oficiales de la Policía de Misiones.Fundación: 15 de agosto de 1964 (61 años). Posadas: Aniversario del Club Deportivo Unión.Fundación: 15 de agosto de 1929 (96 años).

Argentina Argentina: Misiones: Aniversario de Wanda.Fundación: 15 de agosto de 1936 (89 años).

Argentina Argentina: Armada Argentina: Día del Escalafón Intendencia.Se instituye mediante una iniciativa de la ento…

Argentina Argentina: Armada Argentina: Día del Escalafón Intendencia.Se instituye mediante una iniciativa de la entonces Contraloría General Naval; tomando como base el 15 de agosto de 1810, donde la junta de gobierno había nombrado a Manuel Mutis para que administrara una partida destinada a la habilitación de los buques que habrían de construir la primera escuadra naval.

Día Mundial de la Relajación.Busca recordar la importancia de dedicar tiempo a descansar, reducir el estrés y cuidar …

Día Mundial de la Relajación.Busca recordar la importancia de dedicar tiempo a descansar, reducir el estrés y cuidar la salud mental y física. La fecha invita a practicar actividades que fomenten el bienestar, como la meditación, el yoga, la lectura o simplemente desconectarse de las obligaciones diarias. Fue impulsado por iniciativas de salud y bienestar para promover un estilo de vida más equilibrado en medio del ritmo acelerado moderno.

España España: Ruidera (provincia de Ciudad Real): fiestas patronales en honor a La Virgen de la Blanca.

Dia do Solteiro

Dia da Informática

Dia da Imigração Chinesa

Feriado municipal em Antonina, Cananéia, Belo Horizonte, Fortaleza, Jundiaí, Maringá, São Carlos, Vitória da Conquist…

Feriado municipal em Antonina, Cananéia, Belo Horizonte, Fortaleza, Jundiaí, Maringá, São Carlos, Vitória da Conquista entre outros municípios pelo Brasil - Dia da Assunção de Maria

Aniversário da cidade de Aquidauana, Mato Grosso do Sul

Basílio, o Louco por Cristo

Claudio Granzotto

Staatliche Feier- und Gedenktage Liechtenstein: Staatsfeiertag

Namenstage Adam, Mechthild

Kirchliche Gedenktage Hl.

Kirchliche Gedenktage Hl. Maria (Mutter Jesu): Todestag der Maria, Gedenktag (evangelisch: ELCA, LCMS)

Dia da Gestante

Aux Arnoud, Arnould comme la veille 14 août et les Arnaud et variantes les 10 février).

Armed Forces Day (Poland)

عيد الصحافة السورية.

Venezuela Venezuela: Táriba: Virgen de la Consolación, patrona del Estado Táchira.

México México: Aguascalientes: Fiestas patronales de la Virgen de la Asunción, patrona del Estado.

Guatemala Guatemala: Ciudad de Guatemala: Virgen de la Asunción, patrona de la ciudad.

España España: Balisa: Fiesta de la Virgen del Otero.

España España: Santa María de Guía: la Virgen de Guía.

España España: Torrelavega (Cantabria): Fiestas patronales de La Virgen Grande.

España España: Serón (Almería) Virgen de los Remedios.

España España: Quintanar de la Orden (provincia de Toledo): Fiesta Patronal de Nuestra Señora de la Piedad.

España España: Sanlúcar de Barrameda (provincia de Cádiz): Fiesta patronal de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad.

España España: Pasarón de la Vera (provincia de Cáceres): Fiesta patronal de Nuestra Señora de la Blanca.

Fin approximative des aoûtements en zones tempérées de l'hémisphère nord de la Terre ;

Belgique : jour férié lié à l'Assomption de Marie.

Belgique : jour férié lié à l'Assomption de Marie. Huy : Septennales.

Belgique : jour férié lié à l'Assomption de Marie.

Belgique : jour férié lié à l'Assomption de Marie. République libre d'Outremeuse : XV août.

France : feu d'artifice des vacanciers aoûtiens dans certaines stations (balnéaires voire autres) en compensation de …

France : feu d'artifice des vacanciers aoûtiens dans certaines stations (balnéaires voire autres) en compensation de ceux du 14 juillet pour les juilletistes.

France : Bretagne : Gouel Maria Hanter-Eost, Asompsion ou Gouel ar Werc'hez ;

France : Bretagne : Rassemblement des « Deux et plus » à Pleucadeuc (Morbihan).

Grèce : jour des forces armées.

Luxembourg : jour férié lié à l'Assomption de Marie.

Arduin († 1009), ou Ardoin, Ardouin, prêtre de Rimini en Émilie-Romagne, puis ermite au monastère de Saint-Gaudence.

Armida Barelli († 1952) Bienheureuse, Du Tiers-Ordre Séculier de Saint François.

Aymon Taparelli († 1495) - ou « Aimon » -, bienheureux prêtre de l’ordre des Prêcheurs dominicain, prédicateur à la c…

Aymon Taparelli († 1495) - ou « Aimon » -, bienheureux prêtre de l’ordre des Prêcheurs dominicain, prédicateur à la cour du bienheureux Amédée, duc de Savoie et inquisiteur pour la Lombardie.

Pio Alberto Del Corona († 1912) Bienheureux, évêque italien.

ses dérivés et variantes linguistiques : Macha, Maera, Mai, Maia ou Maïa ou Maya, Maïlis ou Maïlys, Maïwenn, Malika, …

ses dérivés et variantes linguistiques : Macha, Maera, Mai, Maia ou Maïa ou Maya, Maïlis ou Maïlys, Maïwenn, Malika, Manon, Mara, Mari, Maria, Mariam, Marian, Mariane ou Marianne, Mariannick, Marielle, Mariem, Mariette, Marig, Marika, Marilène, Mariline, Marilyne, Mario, Marion (parfois masculins comme Marion Dufresne même si ici patronyme composé), Marisa, Marise, Marisol, Maritie, Mariya, Marjolaine, Marlène, Marpessa, Marouschka, Maroushka, Maruschka, Marushka, Mary, Maryam, Marylaure, Marylène, Marylin, Maryline, Maryse, May, Maÿlis, Mer, Meriam, Meriem, Meryem, Mia, Mireille, Miren, Moïra, Muriel, Murielle, Myriam, Pilar (?), etc. ;

leurs nombreux composés : Anne-Marie, Jean-Marie, Jeanne-Marie, Marie-Dominique (diminutif Mado, quand ce n'est pas c…

leurs nombreux composés : Anne-Marie, Jean-Marie, Jeanne-Marie, Marie-Dominique (diminutif Mado, quand ce n'est pas celui des Madeleine des 22 juillet parmi d'autres), Marie-Eve, Marie-Françoise, Marie-Jeanne, Marie-Madeleine (ci-avant), Marie-Pierre, Marie-Thérèse (aux diminutifs possibles Maïté, Marité, Maritie), etc.

Cf.

Cf. solennité de Marie les 1er janvier dite théotokos en grec phonétique.

Alfred et ses variantes voire diminutifs : Al, Alf, Alfie, Alfréda, Alfrédie, Alfrédine, Alfredo, Alipe, Auvray.

Aux Alvin et ses variantes voire diminutifs : Ailwyn, Al, Aloin, Aluin, Alva, Alvan, Alven, Alvie, Alvina, Alvine, Al…

Aux Alvin et ses variantes voire diminutifs : Ailwyn, Al, Aloin, Aluin, Alva, Alvan, Alven, Alvie, Alvina, Alvine, Alvino, Alwin, Alwina, Alwyn, Ardouin, Elvin, Elwin, Malvina, Melvina, Melvyn, etc.

Aux Assomption et ses variantes : Assunta, Asunción, Asunta, etc.

Aux Glenda.

España España: Lepe (Huelva): Fiesta patronal en honor a la Virgen de la Bella.

España España: Badajoz: Fiestas patronales de Nuestra Señora de Montevirgen.

España España: Moral de Calatrava (Ciudad Real): fiestas patronales de Nuestra Señora de la Sierra.

España España: Ciudad Real: Fiestas patronales de Nuestra Señora del Prado.

España España: Gijón: Semana Grande de Gijón, Día de Begoña (fiestas patronales de Nuestra Señora de Begoña).

España España: Benia de Onís (Asturias): Fiestas patronales de Benia, Nuestra Señora de Castru.

España España: Almuñécar (Granada): Fiestas Patronales de Ntra.

España España: Almuñécar (Granada): Fiestas Patronales de Ntra. Sra. de la Antigua Coronada.