August

04

Tuesday

2026

Coast Guard Birthday

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Holiday Type: Observance

Where is celebrated: 

Coast Guard Birthday

Each August 4 the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its birthday. The Coast Guard is one of America’s five armed forces and traces its founding to Aug. 4, 1790, when the first Congress authorized the construction of 10 vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws, prevent smuggling, and protect the collection of federal revenue.

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