Holidays and Observances in August
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Major Holidays and Observances
- Daily Observances
- Weekly Observances
- Monthly Observances
August is often a peaceful time, perfect for enjoying the final stretch of warm, sunny weather and indulging in late summer vegetable gardening.
It’s the last opportunity to relax before the school year begins and a time to look forward to autumn, which usually brings cooler weather, crisp air, and fun holiday traditions.
The month’s name originated from the The month, once called Sextilis in Latin, was renamed in the 8th century BC during the early Medieval era August to pay tribute to Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome.
Here is a list of all official and unofficial national and some international holidays in August—some may fall on different days or times each year—that you can celebrate during the eighth month of the year.
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Major Holidays and Observances
While there are no federal holidays in August, the month highlights daily, weekly, and monthly celebrations such as U.S. Air Force Day, World Lung Cancer Day, National Book Lovers’ Day, and International Left-Handers’ Day.
For dessert lovers, there are plenty of opportunities to indulge in A sweet celebration, such as National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day or National Raspberries and Cream Day, and National Pie Day.
While some of these holidays may have minor significance, they are still enthusiastically celebrated and enjoyed.
August Daily Holidays and Observances
August 1
- National Girlfriends Day
- Respect for Parents Day
- National Mountain Climbing Day
- Homemade Pie Day
- National Spider-Man Day
- National Planner Day
- Swiss National Day
- World Lung Cancer Day
- Lammas Day
- International Beer Day
- National Water Balloon Day
August 2
- Dinosaurs Day
- National Coloring Book Day
- National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
- National Disc Golf Day
- Sandcastle Day
- National Mustard Day
- National Campfire Day* (first Saturday)
- Tisha B’Av
August 3
- National Watermelon Day
- Clean Your Floors Day
- National Friendship Day
- National Sisters Day
- American Family Day* (first Sunday)
August 4
- U.S. Coast Guard Birthday
- National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
- Assistance Dog Day
- National White Wine Day
August 5
- Work Like a Dog Day
- National Oyster Day
- Blogger Day
August 6
- National Root Beer Float Day
- Wiggle Your Toes Day
- National Fresh Breath Day
- Farmworker Appreciation Day
- Fiesta de San Salvador
August 7
- Sea Serpent Day
- National Lighthouse Day
- National Raspberries and Cream Day
- Purple Heart Day
August 8
- International Cat Day
- International Infinity Day
- National Dollar Day
- National Frozen Custard Day
- National Mochi Day
- National Pickleball Day
- Take a Penny, Leave a Penny Day
- Tu B’av
August 9
- Book Lovers Day
- National Women’s Day
- International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
- National Hand-Holding Day
- National Rice Pudding Day
- International Coworking Day
- National Bowling Day* (second Saturday)
- Garage Sale Day
August 10
- Smithsonian Day
- National Lazy Day
- National Spoil Your Dog Day
- National S’mores Day
- World Lion Day
August 11
- Play in the Sand Day
- National Son and Daughter Day
- National Face Mask Day
- National Hip Hop Day
- National Raspberry Bombe Day
August 12
- International Youth Day
- National Middle Child Day
- National Vinyl Record Day
- World Elephant Day
August 13
- International Left-Handers Day
- National Filet Mignon Day
- National Prosecco Day
- World Calligraphy Day
August 14
- National Financial Awareness Day
- Love Your Bookshop Day
- National Creamsicle Day
- World Lizard Day
August 15
- National Failures Day
- Chant at the Moon Day
- National Relaxation Day
- National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
- National Back To School Prep Day
- National Kool-Aid Day
August 16
- Tell a Joke Day
- National Roller Coaster Day
- National Rum Day
- National Authenticity Day
- National Hawaiian Shirt Day
- National Bratwurst Day
- International Homeless Animals’ Day* (third Saturday)
- International Geocaching Day* (third Saturday)
- World Honey Bee Day* (third Saturday)
August 17
- National Black Cat Appreciation Day
- International Geocaching Day
- National Nonprofit Day
- National Thrift Shop Day
August 18
- Helium Discovery Day
- Bad Poetry Day
- National Couple’s Day
- National Fajita Day
- National Ice Cream Pie Day
- World Breast Cancer Research Day
August 19
- World Photography Day
- Orville Wright’s Birthday
- National Aviation Day
- National Potato Day
- World Humanitarian Day
- International Bow Day
- International Orangutan Day
August 20
- Virtual Worlds Day
- National Lemonade Day
- National Radio Day
- National Bacon-Lovers Day
- National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
August 21
- Poet’s Day
- National Spumoni Day
- National Senior Citizens Day
August 22
- Bring Your Feline to the Vet Day
- Tooth Fairy Celebration Day
- Bao Appreciation Day
- Burger Lovers Day
- Global Plant-Based Milk Day
August 23
- Embrace the Breeze Day
- Sponge Cake Celebration Day
- Golden Corn with Butter Day
- Sweetheart Hugging Day
- International Day for Visually Impaired Dogs
- Cuban Sandwich Recognition Day
August 24
- Unusual Sounds Day
- Mount Vesuvius Remembrance Day
- Waffle Enjoyment Day
- Pluto’s Status Change Day
- Peach Pie Appreciation Day
August 25
- Banana Split Celebration Day
- Whiskey Sour Cocktail Day
- Make Amends and Kiss Day
- National Park Service Day
- National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
August 26
- National Dog Day
- National Women’s Equality Day
- National Cherry Popsicle Day
August 27
- National Just Because Day
- International Lottery Day
- National Banana Lovers Day
- World Rock Paper Scissors Day
August 28
- National Red Wine Day
- National Bow Tie Day
- National Cherry Turnover Day
- Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
August 29
- Individual Rights Day
- National Chop Suey Day
- Lemon Juice Day
- More Herbs, Less Salt Day
- World Video Game Day
August 30
- National Beach Day
- National Grief Awareness Day
- National Toasted Marshmallow Day
- International Whale Shark Day
- National Holistic Pet Day
August 31
- National Trail Mix Day
- National Matchmaker Day
- Eat Outside Day
- National Zoo Awareness Day
- World Distance Learning Day
- International Overdose Awareness Day
August’s Meteor Shower
Among meteor showers, the Perseids are the most widely recognized.
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They peak on warm August nights seen from the northern hemisphere.Keep an eye out after midnight during mid-August (around the 11th to 13th), as that’s when they’re easiest to see observed.
| Week | Observances |
|---|---|
| August 1–7 | National Breastfeeding Week, International Clown Week |
| August 3–9 | National Stop on Red Week, International Assistance Dog Week, National Farmers Market Week, Exercise with Your Child Week |
| August 4–10 | National Simplify Your Life Week |
| August 8–16 | Elvis Week |
| August 9–13 | National Scrabble Week |
| August 10–16 | National Smile Week |
| August 11–17 | Bargain Hunting Week |
| August 19–25 | Aviation Week |
| August 24–28 | World Water Week |
| August 24–30 | Brake Safety Week |
| August 25–31 | Be Kind to Humankind Week |
August Monthly Holidays and Observances
- National Breastfeeding Month
- National Crayon Collection Month
- American Artist Appreciation Month
- Family Fun Month
- Get Ready for Kindergarten Month
- Happiness Happens Month
- National Back to School Month
- National Eye Exam Month
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- National Inventors Month
- Black Business Month
- National Golf Month
- National Peach Month
- National Sandwich Month
- National Wellness Month
- Summer Sun Safety Month
