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On this day — August 21, 2026
Friday — typically a higher-volatility close to the week. US monthly non-farm payrolls publish on the first Friday of each month at 8:30 AM ET, the single most-watched economic data release for gold.
Day 233 of 365 · Q3 2026 · 63.8% through the year
Aug 21 across the years — 2020 → 2025
20202025
| Year | Aug 21 close | vs prior | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | $3,348.70 | +32.89% | View |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $2,519.99 | +33.34% | View |
| Aug 21, 2023 | $1,889.85 | +8.05% | View |
| Aug 21, 2022 | $1,749.09 | -1.69% | View |
| Aug 21, 2021 | $1,779.10 | -7.55% | View |
| Aug 21, 2020 | $1,924.40 | — | View |
Each row is the verified XAU/USD spot close for Aug 21 of that year. Click any row to open the full daily archive (with country tables for Aug 21, 2020+).