August might signal the end of the summer, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to celebrate. This month is packed with holidays and observances you can participate in. Need an excuse to treat yourself to some oysters? National Oyster Day is on August 5. Are you an empty nester with kids in college? Show school spirit by wearing their mascot colors on National College Colors Day, which falls on August 29.
Take a scroll through this list to learn more about all the holidays worth celebrating in August!
August Holidays and Observances
August 1
Braham Pie Day
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
International Childfree Day
National Promise to Care day
August 2
National Coloring Book Day
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
Sandcastle Day
August 3
American Family Day
August 4
Assistance Dog Day
Commerce Day
National White Wine Day
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
August 5
Blogger Day
National Couscous Day
National Oyster Day
August 6
Balloons to Heavens Day
National Psychiatric Technician Appreciation Day
National Root Beer Float Day
August 7
Aged Care Employee Day
National Lighthouse Day
National Raspberries n’ Cream Day
Professional Speakers Day
Purple Heart Day
August 8
Digital Nomad Day
International Beer Day
National Braiders Day
National Mochi Day
National Pickleball Day
National Tarantula Appreciation Day
August 9
Co-working Day
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
National Book Lovers Day
National Bowling Day
National Pudding Day
August 10
Melon Day
National Lazy Day
National Smores Day
August 11
Hip Hop Day
National Face Mask Day
National Raspberry Bombe Day
August 12
National Vinyl Record Day
World Elephant Day
August 13
National Fillet Mignon Day
World Calligraphy Day
August 14
Love Your Bookshop Day
National Creamsicle Day
National Financial Awareness Day
World Lizard Day
August 15
National Men’s Grooming Day
National Relaxation Day
August 16
National Rollercoaster Day
National Tell a Joke Day
August 17
Baby Boomers Recognition Day
Black Cat Appreciation Day
National Non-Profit Day
National Thrift Shop Day
August 18
Bad Poetry Day
National Fajita Day
National Couple’s Day
August 19
International Bow Day
International Orangutan Day
National Aviation Day
National Photography Day
National Soft Ice Cream Day
National Potato Day
August 20
National Bacon Lover Day
National Radio Day
National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
August 21
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
National Senior Citizens Day
August 22
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
National Tooth Fairy Day
World Plant Milk Day
August 23
Cheap Flight Day
Find Your Inner Nerd Day
Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and it Abolition
National Sponge Cake Day
August 24
National Peach Pie Day
August 25
Kiss and Makeup Day
National Banana Split Day
August 26
National Cherry Popsicle Day
National Dog Day
Women’s Equality Day
August 27
Grab Soup Day
August 28
National Bow Tie Day
National Burger Day
RainbowBridge Remembrance Day
August 29
College Colors Day
Individual Rights Day
National Sports Day
August 30
Frankenstein Day
International Whale Shark Day
National Beach Day
National Grief Awareness Day
National Holistic Pet Day
August 31
Eat Outside Day
International Day for People of African Descent
International Overdose Awareness Day
National Trail Mix Day
Week-Long observances
Breastfeeding Week (August 1)
International Clown Week (August 1)
National Minority Donor Awareness Week (August 1)
Exercise With Your Child Week (August 3)
National Farmers Market Week (August 3)
Clutter Awareness Week (August 7)
National Science Week (Agosto 9)
National Aviation Week (August 19)
World Water Week (August 24)
Literacy and Numeracy Week (August 29)
Month-Long Observances
National Wellness Month
American Adventures Month
American Artist Appreciation Month
Back to School Month
Black Business Month
Hair Loss Awareness Month
National Golf Month
National Language Month
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