Each year, National Austin Day is observed on January 9. The day is not a special day that marks the city of Austin in Texas. It honors a citizen named Austin, which is a derivative of the name Augustus. On this day, people come together to celebrate everyone from our neighbor down the street to the iconic fictional character, Austin Powers, yeah, baby.
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National Austin Day – History
Austin name gained popularity as Austin Abrams, Austin Butler, Austin John, and Austin Young. “Austin and Ally,” “Washington Square,” and “Austin Powers”. Austin is a vernacular form of Latin Augustinus. It is a derivative of Augustus.
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National Austin Day – Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 9 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | January 9 | Thursday |
| 2026 | January 9 | Friday |
| 2027 | January 9 | Saturday |
| 2028 | January 9 | Sunday |