What Day Is Today? July 26
Discover the origins and meanings of holidays, food days, world observances, and quirky wordplay anniversaries from Japan and beyond — searchable by month and day.
Today, July 26's Anniversaries
5 anniversaries registered
- 1 International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem World Observances
- 2 Ghost Day Historical Anniversaries
- 3 Nikkō Day Historical Anniversaries
- 4 Potsdam Declaration Day Historical Anniversaries
- 5 Esperanto Day Historical Anniversaries
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About Anniversary DB
Anniversary DB is a database of anniversaries, observances, and commemorative days from Japan and around the world. Search by month and day to discover national holidays, world observances, food days, and even playful "wordplay" anniversaries based on the sound of numbers in Japanese — each with an explanation of its origin and meaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Anniversary DB?
- Anniversary DB is a searchable calendar of anniversaries and commemorative days, covering Japanese holidays, world observances, food days, and more — searchable by month and day.
- How do I find out what day it is today?
- The homepage automatically shows today's anniversaries. You can also browse by month or visit a specific date page directly.
- What are "wordplay" anniversaries?
- Many Japanese anniversaries are based on goroawase (語呂合わせ) — wordplay where numbers are read as sounds that match Japanese words. For example, 8/10 ("ha-to") sounds like "heart," so it's celebrated as a day related to hearts. Anniversary DB explains the cultural background behind these dates.
- Can I see anniversaries by category?
- Yes — use the category links to browse anniversaries grouped by type, such as holidays, world observances, food, and history.