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August is associated with hot weather, the end of summer and the beginning of the working autumn season. This month is traditionally loved by vacationers, regardless of the chosen type of vacation: hiking, going to the beach or an excursion – the weather allows you to travel and gain new experiences.
When planning small trips, count on weekends only: holidays in August 2022 do not provide additional rest days. Or choose a destination and plan a complete vacation to end the summer on a high note.
Holidays in August 2022
There are many holidays in August 2022, but there are no those that would be official days off. Therefore, they will have to be marked without leaving the workplace.
One of the main holidays of the month is National Flag Day, which is celebrated annually on August 22. On the eve, Officers Day is symbolically celebrated – representatives of the highest command staff of all power structures of the country are congratulated on August 21.
On August 2, Airborne Forces Day is widely celebrated throughout the country – this holiday, by the way, has many wonderful traditions in addition to bathing in fountains. For example, the collective eating of watermelons – this custom originated in the late 1980s. On August 2, parades, demonstrations and concerts are held throughout the country. The military and the fallen comrades do not forget – Airborne Forces Day is not complete without laying flowers at the memorials to the fallen paratroopers.
Their professional holidays are celebrated this month not only by the military, but also by those who have chosen civilian professions. August 1 – Collector’s Day, August 13 – Athlete’s Day, August 15 – Archaeologist’s Day, August 28 – Miner’s Day.
Important Orthodox holidays are celebrated in August. This month the Dormition Fast ends on August 28 on the day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fasting is accompanied by three Spas: Honey (August 14), Apple (August 19) and Nut (August 29). It is believed that these days honey, apples and nuts, consecrated in the church, must certainly be on the table.
Popular questions and answers
How many days off in August 2022?
How many working days in August 2022?
The working hours for August 2023 are as follows:
40 hour work week – 184 hours
36 hour work week – 165,6 hours
24 hour work week – 110,4 hours
How profitable is it to take a vacation in August 2022?
The amount of vacation pay depends on the number of working days. Therefore, it is most profitable to go on vacation in those months in which there are no holidays and additional days off. That is why January and May are always considered the most losing months in this regard.
To leave to rest on time and without problems, you need to fulfill several conditions:
• make sure that you have a sufficient number of accumulated vacation days – every year employees are entitled to 28 calendar days of vacation, and one of its parts must be at least 14 days, the rest can be disposed of as you like;
• agree vacation dates with management and, if necessary, include them in the vacation schedule;
• apply for a vacation no later than two weeks before the expected date – so the accounting department will have time to calculate and accrue vacation pay on time. By the way, you should receive them no later than 3 days before your vacation.
August closes the high holiday season, this is one of the most popular months among tourists. Therefore, even if you choose not the most popular destination, take care of buying tickets and booking accommodation for August well in advance – thus you will save money on an early purchase and avoid troubles like a lack of places in hotels.