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LIVE Friday, August 21, 202615:48:14local 9 holidays being celebrated worldwide

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01 National Senior Citizens Day Relationships · United States 02 Internet Self-Care Day Health · United States 03 Hawaiian Shirt Day Style · United States 04 International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism Awareness · International 05 National Brazilian Blowout Day Style · United States
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Food

National Bacon Lovers Day

Get ready to indulge in all things bacon on National Bacon Lovers Day! From crispy strips to savory dishes, it's the perfect day for bacon lovers everywhere.

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Relationships

National Senior Citizens Day

Honor the seniors in your life on National Senior Citizens Day - show them your love and appreciation with thoughtful gestures and kind words!

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Style

Hawaiian Shirt Day

Embrace the vibrant spirit of Aloha by donning your colorful Hawaiian shirt on this fun-filled Hawaiian Shirt Day!

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MON AUG 24 · United States

National Waffle Day

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Food · SUN AUG 23
National Sponge Cake Day
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Animals · SAT AUG 22
National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
195 saved · United States
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National Senior Citizens Day
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National Tamkeen Day
Jul 22 · International
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International Day of Play
Jun 11 · International
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National Ginger Ale Day
Mar 13 · United States
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World Cow Day
Sep 1 · International
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