August includes more than 45 national, international, and awareness months covering health campaigns, back-to-school preparation, community initiatives, food traditions, and recreation. Some of the most widely recognized observances this month include National Wellness Month, National Immunization Awareness Month, National Back-to-School Month, Black Business Month, and National Dog Month, giving August a strong focus on health, preparation, and community support as summer winds down.
To make the list easier to explore, the months below are organized into thematic groups. This layout helps you quickly find observances related to health, education, food, business, family life, or recreation. You can use it to plan content, prepare seasonal campaigns, or see what August highlights.
See also the full calendar of national days taking place throughout August.
🍑 Food & Drink
- National Coffee Month
- National Sandwich Month
- National Panini Month
- National Goat Cheese Month
- National Brownies at Brunch Month
- National Catfish Month
- National Peach Month
🏥 Health & Medical Awareness
General Health & Prevention
- National Wellness Month
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- National Minority Donor Awareness Month
- MedicAlert Awareness Month
Maternal & Infant Health
- National Breastfeeding Month
Genetic & Neurological Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
- Neurosurgery Awareness Month
Digestive Health
- National Gastroparesis Awareness Month
Cancer Awareness
- Appendix Cancer Awareness Month
- World Cancer Support Month
Skin Conditions
- Psoriasis Awareness Month (aka Psoriasis Action Month)
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Awareness Month
Vision & Eye Health
- Amblyopia Awareness Month (amblyopia / lazy eye)
- Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
- National Eye Exam Month
Hair & Appearance Awareness
- National Hair Loss Awareness Month
- National Anti-Frizz Month
👨👩👧👦 Children, Family & Education
- National Back-to-School Month
- Get Ready for Kindergarten Month
- National Crayon Collection Month
- Family Fun Month
- Personalized Learning Month
- Child Support Awareness Month
- Don’t Be a Bully Month
🌍 Social Awareness & Community
- Black August
- International Peace Month
- National Road Victim Month
- Happiness Happens Month
- Romance Awareness Month
- National Traffic Awareness Month
- National Make-a-Will Month
- National Civility Month
- Transgender History Month
- Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
- Women in Translation Month / WITMonth
- Fat Liberation Month
🐾 Animals
- National Dog Month
🏌️ Sports & Recreation
- National Golf Month
- Motorsports Awareness Month
- National Fishing Month* (July 24 to August 30)
- American Adventures Month
🎨 Arts & Culture
- American Artist Appreciation Month
💼 Business & Economic Awareness
- Black Business Month
🌊 Environment
- National Water Quality Month
- Tree Check Month
📣 Safety
- National Cheerleading Safety Month
🎉 Other
- ARRR-Gust: International Pirate Month
