Countdown
How many days until August 21?
298
days until August 21
The next August 21 is Saturday, August 21, 2027
The short answer
August 21 is 298 days away — that's 42 weeks and 4 days, roughly 9.8 months, or 7,152 hours. The next August 21 falls on a Saturday (Saturday, August 21, 2027). The number above updates automatically at midnight in your time zone.
August 21, 2027 at a glance
| Day of the week | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Day of the year | Day 233 of 365 |
| Share of the year passed | 64% |
| Days left in 2027 after it | 132 |
| Quarter | Q3 |
| Season (Northern Hemisphere) | Summer |
What's happening in August
August is the last full month of summer break in the US and the start of back-to-school season for many districts.
The 298 days until August 21, broken down
214
business days
84
weekend days
42
full weeks
4
extra days
That's 214 working days (Monday to Friday) and 84 weekend days — 42 Saturdays and 42 Sundays. Public holidays vary by country, so they aren't deducted.
On August 21 in history
- 1911The Mona Lisa is stolen from the Louvre in Paris
- 1959Hawaii becomes the fiftieth state of the United States
- 1968Soviet tanks occupy Prague as invasion continues
- 1991Latvia declares full independence from the Soviet Union
Notable world events that happened on August 21 in earlier years.
Days around August 21
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The 21st of other months
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until January 21
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until February 21
145
until March 21
176
until April 21
206
until May 21
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until June 21
267
until July 21
329
until September 21
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until October 21
25
until November 21
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until December 21
Holidays near August 21
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