Here are a few examples of national holidays with changing dates in August:
- Civic Holiday (Canada): The Civic Holiday, also known as Heritage Day, Natal Day, British Columbia Day, or other provincial names, is a public holiday in Canada. It is observed on the first Monday of August each year, so the date changes annually.
- Summer Bank Holiday (United Kingdom): The Summer Bank Holiday is a public holiday in the United Kingdom, observed on the last Monday of August in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The date changes each year due to the Monday observance.
- Assumption of Mary (Christian countries): The Assumption of Mary is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken into heaven. The date of the Assumption is fixed on August 15th each year, but if the holiday falls on a weekend, it may be observed on the closest weekday for public institutions and schools in some countries.
- Hari Raya Haji (Muslim countries): Hari Raya Haji, also known as Eid al-Adha, is an Islamic holiday that commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. The date of Hari Raya Haji changes each year, as it is based on the Islamic lunar calendar. It usually falls within the month of August but can also occur in late July.
- Independence Day (India): India’s Independence Day is observed on August 15th each year, celebrating the country’s independence from British rule. However, if the holiday falls on a weekend, it may be observed on the closest weekday for public institutions and schools.
Please note that not all of these holidays fall in August every year or are strictly tied to August. However, they are examples of holidays that may occur around this time and have changing dates due to various factors such as the day of the week or religious calendar systems.
