Welcome to the August National Days calendar! This month brings over 350 national and international days, 27 national weeks, and 35 national and international months.
August marks the final stretch of summer, with families squeezing in vacations before school starts and communities celebrating seasonal favorites like National Watermelon Day, National Dog Day and National Book Lovers Day. It’s also a time for awareness campaigns such as National Wellness Month and World Breastfeeding Week.
From fun food days like National Sandwich Month to cultural events like Elvis Week and International Youth Day, August offers something for everyone. Let’s take a closer look at all the celebrations happening this month.
What you will find on this page:
- 10 Most Popular National Days in August
- National and International Days in August
- National and International Weeks in August
- National and International Months in August
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10 Most Popular National Days in August
The popularity of the holidays listed below is determined by how often their main hashtag was used on Instagram. This measurement only considers Instagram and does not include other sources. Last updated July 23 2024.
- National Dog Day (#NationalDogDay 9,130,310)
- World Photography Day (#WorldPhotographyDay 1,065,205)
- International Cat Day (#InternationalCatDay 989,503)
- National Girlfriends Day (#NationalGirlfriendDay 432,780)
- World Photo Day (#WorldPhotoDay 238,794)
- Black Cat Appreciation Day (#BlackCatAppreciationDay 217,909)
- World Elephant Day (#WorldElephantDay 192,574)
- International Youth Day (#InternationalYouthDay 160,468)
- Women’s Equality Day (#WomensEqualityDay 149,184)
- National Sisters Day (#NationalSistersDay 147,313)
Bubbling under:
- National Burger Day (UK) (#NationalBurgerDay 136,822)
Complete List of National Days in August
There are over 350 national days and awareness days in August. Some of these days are always celebrated on the same date, while others follow a different rule, such as the first Monday of the month. Here, we begin by providing you with all the national days in August with dates that change each year, followed by a comprehensive list of national days with fixed dates.
August 1
August 1 is packed with 26 national and international days, celebrating everything from technology and traditions to pie, pinball, and Spider-Man.
- Braham Pie Day* (First Friday in August)
- Colorado Day
- DOGust 1st / Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
- Homemade Pie Day
- International Albariño Day
- International Beer Day* (First Friday in August)
🍹 See our complete list of national days dedicated to alcoholic drinks. - International Can-It-Forward Day
- International Childfree Day
- International Mahjong Day
- National Girlfriends Day
- National Minority Donor Awareness Day (part of National Minority Donor Awareness Week)
- National Mountain Climbing Day
- National Planner Day
🗓️ See all DigitalHygge’s free printable collection including printable planner pages, trackers, checklists and challenges. - National Pinball Day
- National Promise to Care Day
- National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
🗓️The day also complements related observances like National Raspberry Day on July 8th and National Raspberry Cake Day celebrated just yesterday on July 31st. - National Spider-Man Day
- National Spritz Day
- National Water Balloon Day* (First Friday in August)
- Play Ball Day
- Respect for Parents Day
- Rounds Resounding Day
- Start-Up Day Across America* (Date varies)
- World Lung Cancer Day
- World Scout Scarf Day
- World Wide Web Day
August 2
August 2 marks a day full of flavors, creativity, music, wellness, and cultural expression. From widely loved foods like ice cream sandwiches and Jamaican patties to the global influence of blues music and CAD technology, today brings together both celebration and reflection.
- International Blues Music Day* (First Saturday in August)
- International Hangover Day* (Day after International Beer Day)
- National Boob Day
- National CAD Day
- National Coloring Book Day
- National Disc Golf Day* (First Saturday in August)
- National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
- National Jamaican Patty Day* (First Saturday in August)
- National Mead Day* (First Saturday in August)
- National Mustard Day* (First Saturday in August)
- National Play Outside Day* (First Saturday of each month)
- National Summit Day* (First Saturday in August)
- National Twins Day* (First full weekend in August, not to be confused with National Twin Day in December)
- Sandcastle Day* (First Saturday in August)
- National VFR Day * (First Saturday in August)
- Food Day Canada 🇨🇦* (First Saturday in August)
- National Sunflower Day* (First Saturday in August)
August 3
August 3 brings together lighthearted celebrations—like National Watermelon Day, National Friendship Day, and National Sisters Day. Others highlight overlooked topics—like rare health conditions, body positivity, and even psychic abilities.
- American Family Day* (First Sunday in August)
- Big Forehead Day
- Clean Your Floors Day
- CLOVES Syndrome Awareness Day
- National Friendship Day* (First Sunday in August)
- National Georgia Day
- National Grab Some Nuts Day
- National Hair Gloss Day
- National Sisters Day* (First Sunday in August)
- National Watermelon Day
- Psychic Day* (First Sunday in August)
August 4
August 4 observances cover a wide range of themes, from military and animal awareness to chocolate chip cookies and white wine appreciation.
- Assistance Dog Day
- Hooray for Kids Day
- International Clouded Leopard Day
- International Owl Awareness Day
- National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
- National Coast Guard Day
- National White Wine Day
- Single Working Women’s Day
August 5
August 5 brings a mix of food, safety, history, and awareness-themed observances. Some of these fall on a fixed date each year, while others—like National Night Out—follow the calendar and change annually.
- Blogger Day (not to be confused with International Vlogging Day celebrated on August 10th)
- International Traffic Light Day
- National Couscous Day
- National Dashcam Day
- National Night Out Day* (First Tuesday in August)
- National Oyster Day
- National Underwear Day
- National Work Like a Dog Day
August 6
August 6 highlight a wide spectrum of themes—from cybersecurity and scuba diving to professional engineering and honoring agricultural workers.
- Balloons to Heaven Day
- Farmworker Appreciation Day
- International Scuba Day
- National Fresh Breath Day
- National Psychiatric Technician Appreciation Day* (First Wednesday in August)
- National Root Beer Float Day (more ice-cream national days)
- National Wiggle Your Toes Day
- Professional Engineers Day* (First Wednesday in August)
August 7
August 7 observances range from honoring military service and traditional craftsmanship to celebrating public speaking and critiquing packaging design.
- Aged Care Employee Day 🇦🇺
- National Handloom Day 🇮🇳
- National IPA Day* (First Thursday in August)
- National Lighthouse Day
- National Raspberries n’ Cream Day
- National Sea Serpent Day
- Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day
- Professional Speakers Day
- Purple Heart Day
August 8
August 8 observances explore a wide variety of topics—from eosinophilic disorders and digital nomadism to ancient rice cakes, beloved comic characters, and even the art of braiding.
- Digital Nomad Day
- Dying to Know Day / D2K Day 🇦🇺
- Global Sleep Under the Stars Night
- International Allyship Day
- International Cat Day
- International Infinity Day
- National Braiders Day
- National CBD Day [CDB is Cannabidiol]
- National Dollar Day (check out my free printable savings challenges)
- National Frozen Custard Day
- National Happiness Happens Day
- National Mochi Day
- National Pickleball Day
- National Tarantula Appreciation Day
- National Whataburger Day
- Odie Day (inspired by Garfield and Odie)
- Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
- Scottish Wildcat Day 🇬🇧
- Shop Online for Groceries Day* (Second Friday in August)
- Top 8 Challenge Day (raises awareness of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, EGIDs)
- Wear Your Mother’s Jewelry Day
August 9
There are 10 national and international days celebrated on August 9th. From honoring Indigenous communities and collaborative workspaces to enjoying the books, desserts, and tropical fruit, today’s themes revolve around heritage, memory, and community.
- Book Lovers Day
- International Co-working Day
- International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
- National Billiards & Pool Day
- National Bowling Day* (Second Saturday in August)
- National Garage Sale Day* (Second Saturday in August)
- National Hand Holding Day
- National Passion Fruit Day
- National Rice Pudding Day
- National Veep Day
August 10
August 10 brings attention to major global and national causes—from protecting endangered lions and honoring the legacy of World War II veterans to raising awareness about the long-term effects of Agent Orange exposure. It’s also a day for creative expression, regional pride, and lighthearted celebration.
- Agent Orange Awareness Day
- Duran Duran Appreciation Day
- Gay Uncles Day* (Second Sunday in August)
- International Biodiesel Day
- International Vlogging Day
- Melon Day* (Second Sunday in August)
- National Connecticut Day
- National Lazy Day
- National S’mores Day
- National Shapewear Day
- National SKI Citrus Soda Day
- National Spoil Your Dog Day
- National Spirit of ’45 Day* (Second Sunday in August)
- Skyscraper Appreciation Day
- Update Your Bio Day
- World Lion Day
August 11
August 11 celebrates creativity, connection, and cultural expression—from the rhythmic sounds of Caribbean steelpans to the joys of building with sand or molding kinetic forms.
- Global Kinetic Sand Day
- National Align Your Teeth Day
- National Face Mask Day
- National Fufu Day
- National Presidential Joke Day
- National Raspberry Bombe Day
- National Son’s and Daughter’s Day
- Play In The Sand Day
- World Steelpan Day
August 12
August 12 observances shine a spotlight on wildlife conservation, youth empowerment, nostalgic music formats, and classic comfort foods.
- Baseball Fans Day
- Hip-Hop Celebration Day
🎶 See also our complete list of music-themed national days celebrated through the year. - International Youth Day
- Milkman Day
- National Gooey Butter Cake Day
- National Julienne Fries Day
- National Middle Child Day
- National Vinyl Record Day
- The Thoughtful Traveller Day
- World Elephant Day
August 13
There are only four national days celebrated on August 13. From the art of calligraphy and prosecco wine to celebrating left-handers and fine fillet mignon cuts.
- International Lefthanders Day
- National Filet Mignon Day
- National Prosecco Day
- World Calligraphy Day* (Wednesday of the second full week in August)
August 14
August 14 observances highlight a wide range of topics—from financial wellness and reptile conservation to military history, frozen desserts, and evolving personal choices.
- Financial Awareness Day (check out my free money saving challenges and budget trackers)
- National Creamsicle Day
- National Navajo Code Talkers Day
- National Social Security Day
- National Tattoo Removal Day
- World Lizard Day
August 15
August 15 celebrates a wide variety of themes—ranging from cherry harvests and cowboy culture to pet safety, pie baking, and personal growth.
- Chant at the Moon Day
- Hawaiian Shirt Day* (Third Friday in August)
- I Love Cowboys and Cowgirls Day
- International Relaxation Day
- Kool-Aid Days* (Second Full Weekend in August)
- National Back To School Prep Day (check out my printable National Days Calendar for School Year 2025-2026)
- National Check The Chip Day
- National Leathercraft Day
- National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
- National Men’s Grooming Day* (Third Friday in August)
- National No SpongeBob Day
- World Greatness Day
August 16
August 16 marks a mix of 14 observances celebrating nature, animals, personal authenticity, professional skills, cultural heritage, inventive pastimes, and beloved foods and drinks, each highlighting unique contributions to history, community, and everyday life.
- Break The Monotony Day* (Third Saturday in August)
- International Geocaching Day* (Third Saturday in August)
- International Homeless Animals Day* (Third Saturday in August)
- National Airborne Day
- National Authenticity Day
- National Backflow Prevention Day
- National Energy Multiplier Day
- National Independent Worker Day
- National Roller Coaster Day
- National Rum Day
- National Tell A Joke Day
- Surveillance Day
- World Bratwurst Day
- World Honey Bee Day* (Third Saturday in August)
August 17
August 17 celebrations span a wide range of themes, including vanilla custard, pineapple juice, black cats, and thrift shopping. The date also recognizes nonprofit organizations, the Baby Boomer generation, and the state of Massachusetts, while encouraging foot care and appreciation for secondhand treasures.
- Baby Boomers Recognition Day
- Black Cat Appreciation Day
- National I LOVE My Feet Day
- National Massachusetts Day
- National Nonprofit Day (NND)
- National Pineapple Juice Day
- National Thrift Shop Day
- National Vanilla Custard Day
August 18
August 18 brings together a mix of food-related celebrations—such as pinot noir, fajitas, and ice cream pie—with observances honoring couples and resilience in adversity. It also highlights the history of mail-order retail, the importance of unexpected discoveries, and the worldwide commitment to advancing breast cancer research.
- International Delivery Rider Appreciation Day
- National Bad Poetry Day
- National Couple’s Day
- National Fajita Day
- National Ice Cream Pie Day
- National Mail Order Catalog Day
- National Pinot Noir Day
- Never Give Up Day
- Serendipity Day
- World Breast Cancer Research Day
August 19
August 19 blends creative expression through photography, bows, and even playful fictional languages with causes that raise awareness for orangutan conservation, patient advocacy, and humanitarian work.
- International Bow Day
- International Orangutan Day
- International Talk Like Jar Jar Binks Day
- National Aviation Day
- National Moving Day 🇬🇧* (date varies each year)
- National Patient Advocacy Day
- National Potato Day
- National Soft Ice Cream Day
- World Humanitarian Day
- World Photography Day sometimes can be called World Photo Day or National Photography Day
August 20
August 20 blends together exciting food celebrations like bacon, chocolate pecan pie, and Hawaiian pizza with observances honoring radio broadcasting, accessible air travel, and the essential work of medical transport professionals.
- International Day of Medical Transporters
- International Hawaiian Pizza Day
🍕 See our complete list of pizza national days. - National Accessible Air Travel Day
- National Bacon Lovers Day
- National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
- National Finance Brokers Day* (Third Wednesday in August)
- National Radio Day
- World Mosquito Day
August 21
August 21 balances indulgence and awareness—spotlighting spumoni, burgers (UK-based), hazy IPA beer, and the Brazilian blowout alongside observances devoted to senior citizens, terrorism victims, internet self-care, and fentanyl overdose prevention.
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
- Internet Self-Care Day
- National Brazilian Blowout Day
- National Burger Day* (UK only, Thursday before the UK August bank holiday)
- National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
- National Hazy IPA Day* (Third Thursday in August)
- National Senior Citizens Day
- National Spumoni Day
August 22
August 22 blends food and drink observances like bao, pecan torte, and peaches with compassionate causes such as Rainbow Baby Day, Be an Angel Day, and Take Your Cat to the Vet Day.
- Antique Tractor Preservation Day
- National Bao Day
- National Be An Angel Day
- National Eat a Peach Day
- National Pecan Torte Day
- National Rainbow Baby Day
- National Surgical Oncologist Day
- National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
- National Tooth Fairy Day (celebrated twice yearly—on February 28 and August 22)
- Never Bean Better Day
- World Plant Milk Day
🌱 See a complete list of national days for vegetarians & vegans
August 23
August 23 honors the abolition of the slave trade, celebrates innovations like the World Wide Web, hashtags, and human-powered flight, while also giving space to quirky and heartfelt observances such as blind dog awareness and nerdy passions.
- Cheap Flight Day
- Find Your Inner Nerd Day
- Health Unit Coordinators Day
- International Blind Dog Day
- International Hashtag Day
- Internaut Day
- National Cuban Sandwich Day
- National Ride The Wind Day
- National Sponge Cake Day
- Slavery Remembrance Day
August 24
August 24 blends science, history, and culture—marking the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the reclassification of Pluto, and the invention of the waffle iron, while also honoring Maryland’s heritage and the legacy of Kobe Bryant.
- International Strange Music Day
- Kobe Bryant Day (also known as Mamba Day)
- National Knife Day
- National Maryland Day
- National Peach Pie Day
- National Waffle Day
- Pluto Demoted Day
- Vesuvius Day
August 25
August 25 The date celebrates food observances like the banana split and the whiskey sour, while also highlighting values of forgiveness, sustainability, and the preservation of natural wonders.
- National Banana Split Day
- National Kiss and Make Up Day
- National Park Service Founders Day
- National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
- National Whiskey Sour Day
August 26
August 26 is filled with observances that celebrate dogs, cherry popsicles, and even toilet paper, while also promoting awareness of breast cancer prevention and honoring milestones such as women’s suffrage and the contributions of women in web development.
- National Cherry Popsicle Day
- National Dog Day
- National Glitter Day
- National Got Checked Day
- National Spark the World Day
- National Toilet Paper Day
- National Webmistress Day
- Women’s Equality Day
August 27
August 27 balances fun and history, from playful games like rock paper scissors and the spontaneity of Just Because Day, to culinary traditions including crab soup, bananas, peaches, and pots de crème.
- Crab Soup Day
- International Lottery Day
- National Banana Lovers Day (not to confuse with National Banana Day on April 16th)
- National Just Because Day
- National Peach Day
- National Petroleum Day
- National Pots de Crème Day
- National Tug of War Day
- World Lake Day
- World Rock Paper Scissors Day
August 28
August 28 highlights themes of pet remembrance, communication access, red and cabernet wine, fashion, comics, and kindness.
- Crackers Over The Keyboard Day
- International Cabernet Day* (Thursday before Labor Day)
- International Read Comics in Public Day
- Makaton International Awareness Day
- National Bow Tie Day
- National Cherry Turnover Day
- National Power Rangers Day
- National Red Wine Day
- National Thoughtful Day
- Race Your Mouse Around The Icons Day
- Radio Commercials Day
- Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
August 29
- According to Hoyle Day #AccordingtoHoyleDay
- Individual Rights Day #IndividualRightsDay
- International Day Against Nuclear Tests
- More Herbs, Less Salt Day #MoreHerbsLessSaltDay
- National Chop Suey Day #NationalChopSueyDay
- National College Colors Day* (Friday before Labor Day)
- National Lemon Juice Day #NationalLemonJuiceDay
- National Sport Sampling Day* (241st day of the year)
- Potteries Bottle Oven Day
August 30
- Frankenstein Day (Mary Shelley’s birthday) #FrankensteinDay
- International Bat Night* (Last full weekend in August)
- International Cosplay Day* (Last weekend in August)
- International Whale Shark Day #InternationalWhaleSharkDay
- National Beach Day #NationalBeachDay
- National Franchise Appreciation Day* (Last Saturday in August)
- National Grief Awareness Day #NationalGriefAwarenessDay
- National Holistic Pet Day #NationalHolisticPetDay
- National Slinky Day #NationalSlinkyDay
- National Toasted Marshmallow Day #NationalToastedMarshmallowDay
August 31
- International Overdose Awareness Day
- Love Litigating Lawyers Day
- National Diatomaceous Earth Day
- National Eat Outside Day
- National Matchmaker Day
- National Trail Mix Day
- National Zoo Awareness Day
- Pony Express Day* (Last Sunday in August)
- World Distance Learning Day
- We Love Memoirs Day (complete list of bookish and literary national days)
- World Stop Sign Day
National and International Weeks in August
August really has some pretty cool national weeks to check out! There’s National Simplify Your Life Week at the start of the month, perfect for decluttering and finding some zen. Then there’s National Health Center Week, which highlights the important services community health centers provide. And don’t forget about Be Kind To Humankind Week, a week of reflection and acts of kindness, aimed at improving the world around us.
- August 1–7: World Breastfeeding Week
- August 1–7: National Minority Donor Awareness Week
- August 1–7: National Cleanse Your Skin Week
- First Week in August* (Begins the first Sunday in August): International Assistance Dog Week
- First Week in August: Simplify Your Life Week
- First Week in August: International Clown Week
- First Full Week in August: National Exercise With Your Child Week
- First Full Week in August: National Farmers Market Week
- First Full Week in August: National Health Center Week
- First Full Week in August: Stop on Red Week
- Begins Friday the First Full Week in August: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
- First Full Weekend in August: Twins Days Weekend
- Second Week in August: National Bargain Hunting Week
- Second Weekend in August: National Hobo Week
- Second Full Week in August: Afternoon Tea Week (UK 🇬🇧)
- Second Full Week in August: National Resurrect Romance Week
- Second Weekend in August: National Kool-Aid Days
- Week of August 16: National Balayage Week
- Week of August 16: Elvis Week
- Week of August 19: National Aviation Week
- Third Full Week in August: Contact Lens Health Week
- Third Full Week in August: National Management Training Week
- Changes Annually With Labor Day: Ride Sober or Get Pulled Over
- Last Week in August: Be Kind to Humankind Week
- Last Week in August: National Composites Week
- Last Week in August: World Water Week
- Last Full Weekend of August: International Bat Night
National Months in August
Did you know August is bursting with cool national month celebrations? It’s National Peach Month, perfect for enjoying juicy peaches in every form. Plus, it’s also National Eye Exam Month— a great reminder to take care of our vision. And for coffee lovers, it’s National Coffee Month, our favorite caffeinated celebration!
- American Artist Appreciation Month
- Back to School Month
- Black Business Month
- Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
- Family Fun Month
- Get Ready for Kindergarten Month
- Happiness Happens Month
- International Peace Month
- MedicAlert Awareness Month
- Motorsports Awareness Month
- National Back to School Month
- National Brownies at Brunch Month
- National Catfish Month
- National Coffee Month
- National Crayon Collection Month
- National Dog Month
- National Eye Exam Month
- National Family Meals Month
- National Golf Month
- National Goat Cheese Month
- National Hair Loss Awareness Month
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- National Inventors Month
- National Make‑a‑Will Month
- National Nonprofit Month
- National Panini Month
- National Peach Month
- National Psoriasis Awareness/Action Month
- National Sandwich Month
- National Traffic Awareness Month
- National Water Quality Month
- National Wellness Month
- Romance Awareness Month
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
- Summer Sun Safety Month
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendar 2025 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, cleaning & organizing days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
🗓️ We’ve been publishing monthly national days calendars since 2020. We update the monthly calendars every year and change the publication dates to reflect the changes.
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