August is a month that radiates the warmth of summer and brings with it a vibrant mix of holidays to celebrate. From global observances honoring historical milestones to quirky national days that invite us to embrace fun and creativity, August offers something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to mark a meaningful cultural tradition or simply enjoy the lighter side of life, this month is packed with opportunities to make memories and connect with loved ones. Dive into our list of August holidays to find out what makes this month so special!
August Holidays
1-August
International Mahjong Day
Lammas
National Minority Donor Awareness Day
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
Respect for Parents Day
2-August
- Dinosaurs Day
- National Coloring Book Day
- National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
- 3-Aug
- CLOVES Syndrome Awareness Day
- National Watermelon Day
4-August
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
National Coast Guard Day
National White Wine Day
5-August
Grotto Day | Oyster Day
Monty Python Day
National Underwear Day
6-August
Fresh Breath Day
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony
National Root Beer Float Day
Wiggle Your Toes Day
7-Aug
National Lighthouse Day
National Raspberries ‘n Cream Day
Purple Heart Day
8-August
International Cat Day
National Dollar Day
National Frozen Custard Day
National Happiness Happens Day
National Zucchini Day
Scottish Wildcat Day
9-August
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
National Book Lovers Day
National Day of Singapore
National Rice Pudding Day
10-August
National Shapewear Day
National S’Mores Day
World Lion Day
11-August
Mountain Day
National Raspberry Bombe Day
National Raspberry Tart Day
12-August
Glorious Twelfth
International Youth Day
Lychnapsia
National Middle Child Day
World Elephant Day
13-August
Festival of Huitzilopitchli
International Left-handers Day
National Filet Mignon Day
National Prosecco Day
Vertumnalia
14-August
Creamsicle Day| National Creamsicle Day
Green Day
La Torta dei Fieschi
Liberty Tree Day
World Lizard Day
V-J Day
15-August
Assumption of Mary
Bon Festival
Check the Chip Day
Ferragosto
National Leathercraft Day
National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
National Relaxation Day
V-J Day
16-August
Baba au Rhum Day
National Airborne Day
National Bratwurst Day
National Roller Coaster Day
National Rum Day
Palio dell’Assunta
Tōrō nagashi
17-August
Black Cat Appreciation Day
National I LOVE My Feet Day
National Nonprofit Day
National Thrift Shop Day
National Vanilla Custard Day
18-August
National Fajita Day
National Ice Cream Pie Day
National Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day
Pinot Noir Day
Serendipity Day
19-August
International Bow Day
International Orangutan Day
National Aviation Day
National Honey Bee Day
National Hot and Spicy Food Day
National Soft Ice Cream Day
National Potato Day
Vinalia Rustica
World Humanitarian Day
World Photography Day
20-August
National Bacon Lovers Day
National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
National Lemonade Day
National Radio Day
World Mosquito Day
21-August
National Senior Citizens Day
National Spumoni Day
National Sweet Tea Day
22-August
Be An Angel Day
National Bao Day
National Bring your Cat to the Vet Day
National Eat a Peach Day
National Pecan Torte Day
National Surgical Oncologist Day
World Jollof Day
World Plant Milk Day
23-August
Doctors’ Day
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
National Cuban Sandwich Day
National Sponge Cake Day
Vulcanalia
24-August
National Peach Pie Day
National Waffle Day
Pluto Demoted Day
25-August
National Banana Split Day
National Whiskey Sour Day
Opiconsivia
26-August
Ilmatar
National Cherry Popsicle Day
National Dog Day
Susan B. Anthony Day
Women’s Equality Day
27-August
Banana Lovers Day
Global Forgiveness Day
National Pots de Creme Day
Notting Hill Carnival
28-August
Dream Day Quest and Jubilee
National Bow Tie Day
National Cherry Turnover Day
Red Wine Day
29-August
Chop Suey Day
International Day against Nuclear Tests
Individual Rights Day
30-August
La Tomatina
Mai Tai Day
National Beach Day
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
National Grief Awareness Day
Santa Rosa de Lima
31-August
Eat Outside Day
International Day of the Disappeared
National Diatomaceous Earth Day
National Trail Mix Day