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National Fishing Month 2026

International

National Fishing Month is a celebration dedicated to the joys of fishing and promoting the sport as a family-friendly outdoor activity. Throughout this month, anglers of all ages and skill...

National Traffic Awareness Month 2026

United States

National Traffic Awareness Month, observed every August, is a crucial initiative dedicated to promoting road safety and preventing accidents. This month-long observance encourages drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike to reflect...

Psoriasis Awareness/ Psoriasis Action Month 2026

International

Every August, a quiet but deeply personal story takes the spotlight. Psoriasis Awareness Month is not just about a skin condition - it's about living with visibility, stigma, and chronic...

Tradies National Health Month 2026

Australia

Tradies National Health Month is an annual initiative held every August in Australia, dedicated to raising awareness about the health and well-being of tradespeople. Established by the Australian Physiotherapy Association...

National Family History Month 2026

Australia

National Family History Month (NFHM) is an annual event held every August in Australia and New Zealand, dedicated to encouraging individuals to explore their ancestry and heritage. Established by the...

National Immunization Awareness Month 2026

United States

Every August, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) shines a spotlight on one of the most effective tools we have to protect our health: vaccines. It’s a time when healthcare providers,...

National Road Victim Month 2026

United Kingdom

National Road Victim Month is a dedicated observance aimed at remembering those who have lost their lives or have been injured in road traffic accidents. This month serves as a...

MedicAlert Awareness Month

United States

MedicAlert Awareness Month takes place throughout August every year and is led by the MedicAlert Foundation, the non-profit organisation that created the world's first universal medical identification system. The month...

National Black Business Month

United States

National Black Business Month is observed throughout August each year to recognise, celebrate and support Black-owned businesses across the United States. In 2026 it runs from Saturday, 1 August to...

International Peace Month

International

International Peace Month is observed throughout August, running from 1 August to 31 August 2026. It is a month-long observance dedicated to reflecting on the human cost of war, promoting...

National Crayon Collection Month

United States

National Crayon Collection Month takes place throughout August, running from 1 to 31 August 2026 across the United States. Led by the non-profit Crayon Collection, the month encourages families, teachers...

National Breastfeeding Month

United States

National Breastfeeding Month takes place every August, running from 1 to 31 August 2026. Organised by the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC), the month aims to protect, promote, and support...

National Catfish Month

United States

National Catfish Month runs throughout August every year, celebrating the United States farm-raised catfish industry and the communities of the Mississippi Delta that built it. The observance honours a homegrown...

National Dog Month

International

National Dog Month runs throughout August every year, celebrating the bond between people and their dogs while raising awareness of the millions of dogs still waiting in shelters for a...

National Panini Month

United States

National Panini Month runs throughout August, celebrating the warm, pressed Italian sandwich that has become a café favourite around the world. In 2026 it is observed from Saturday, 1 August...

National Peach Month

United States

National Peach Month runs throughout August every year. It celebrates the peach at the very peak of its harvest, when the fruit is at its juiciest and most abundant. In...

National Wellness Month

United States

National Wellness Month takes place every August and encourages people to focus on self-care, healthy routines and sustainable wellbeing habits. It was founded in 2018 by Live Love Spa, a...

National Cheerleading Safety Month

United States

National Cheerleading Safety Month takes place throughout August 2026, running from 1 to 31 August. Coordinated in the United States by USA Cheer, the national governing body for the sport...

Get Ready for Kindergarten Month

United States

Get Ready for Kindergarten Month takes place throughout August 2026 and encourages parents, carers and educators to help children prepare for their first year of formal schooling. Observed across the...

National Brownies At Brunch Month

United States

National Brownies At Brunch Month runs throughout August, encouraging chocolate lovers to bring a tray of fudgy brownies to the brunch table. The observance celebrates the simple pleasure of pairing...

National Hair Loss Awareness Month

United States

National Hair Loss Awareness Month takes place throughout August and runs from 1 to 31 August 2026 in the United States. The observance encourages people to learn about the causes...

Family Fun Month

United States

Family Fun Month is celebrated throughout August every year, including August 2026, and encourages families across the United States to set aside dedicated time for shared activities and play. It...

National Back-to-School Month

United States

National Back-to-School Month is observed throughout August across the United States. It marks the transition from summer to the new academic year, giving parents, pupils, teachers, and retailers a window...

Child Support Awareness Month

United States

Child Support Awareness Month is observed throughout August to highlight the role child support plays in helping children thrive. It is a month dedicated to raising awareness of the support...

Motorsports Awareness Month

United States

Motorsports Awareness Month is observed throughout August to celebrate the thrill of motor racing while promoting the safety measures that keep drivers, riders, and spectators protected. It recognises the people...

National Sandwich Month

United States

National Sandwich Month runs throughout August every year, from 1 to 31 August 2026. The month-long celebration honours the humble sandwich in all its forms, from the classic ham and...

National Anti-Frizz Month

United States

National Anti-Frizz Month runs throughout August 2026, dedicating the whole month to taming frizzy hair just as summer humidity reaches its peak. The observance was created by the hair-care brand...

Happiness Happens Month

United States

Happiness Happens Month runs throughout August 2026, a full month dedicated to recognising, expressing and sharing the happiness in everyday life. It was created by the Secret Society of Happy...

National Goat Cheese Month

United States

National Goat Cheese Month runs throughout August 2026, celebrating one of the oldest and most versatile cheeses known to humankind. Established by the American Cheese Society in 1998, the month-long...

National Golf Month

United States

National Golf Month takes place throughout August every year and celebrates golf as a sport open to players of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Across the United States, courses, clubs...

National Eye Exam Month

United States

National Eye Exam Month takes place throughout August every year, encouraging people across the United States to book a comprehensive eye examination and make routine eye care part of their...

National Science Week 2026

Australia

National Science Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of science and technology, taking place each August with events and activities happening all around the nation. In 2026, from August 9th...

Folklore Day

Folklore Day is celebrated annually on 22 August to mark the date in 1846 when British antiquary William John Thoms first coined the word "folklore" in an article published in...

Northern Christmas Week 2026

United Kingdom

Christmas is so much more than just a dinner on December 25th. Christmas stands for something, and so do we. That’s why we’re launching The Northern Christmas Week to support...