August 28, 2024: Public Holidays and Observances

India

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
• Public holiday (declared by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions)

United States

• No public holidays or observances

Please note that the list of public holidays in India may be subject to change. It is recommended to check with official sources for the most up-to-date information.

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is a day to commemorate the victims of the transatlantic slave trade and to reflect on the legacy of slavery. The day was first established by UNESCO in 1998.