August 20, 2024, Special Days: Shravan month, one of the holiest periods as per the Hindu calendar, concluded in north Indian states. However, it still continues in the western states like Maharashtra. Tuesdays mark Mangala Gauri Vrat during this period, and it marks the third Mangala Gauri Vrat in Maharashtra. The day's biggest national celebration is Rajiv Gandhi Jayanti 2024, which marks the 80th birth anniversary of India's late former prime minister. Two national days, Sadbhavana Diwas or Communal Harmony Day and Akshay Urja Diwas or Indian Akshay Urja Day, are dedicated to him and observed in his honour. August 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates in August.

List of Festivals & Events Falling on August 20, 2024 (Tuesday)

  1. Gayatri Japam

  2. Third Mangala Gauri Vrat  in Maharashtra

  3. Rajiv Gandhi Birth Anniversary

  4. Sadbhavana Diwas

  5. Akshay Urja Day 

  6. World Mosquito Day

  7. National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

  8. National Radio Day

  9. St. Stephen’s Day Hungary

  10. National Bacon Lovers Day

Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

  1. Narayana Murthy

  2. Demi Lovato

  3. H. P. Lovecraft Birth Anniversary

  4. Amy Adams

  5. Andrew Garfield

  6. Randeep Hooda

  7. Amrita Puri

  8. Zakir Khan (comedian)

  9. Rajendra K. Pachauri

  10. Gostha Pal Birth Anniversary

August 19, 2024 Festivals and Events.

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