National Fishing Month 2026
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...
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National Traffic Awareness Month 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Sports Day
National Sports Day is observed in India every year on 29 August to mark the birth anniversary of the hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The day promotes the importance of...
National Cinema Day
National Cinema Day is an annual celebration of moviegoing in the United States, when participating cinemas across the country offer heavily discounted tickets to bring audiences back to the big...
International Cosplay Day
International Cosplay Day is a global celebration of costume play that takes place on the last Saturday of August each year, falling on Saturday, 29 August 2026. The day brings...
According to Hoyle Day
According to Hoyle Day takes place every year on 29 August, the anniversary of the death of Edmond Hoyle in 1769. The day honours the English writer whose name became...
International Day Against Nuclear Tests
The International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed every year on 29 August, with the 2026 commemoration falling on Saturday, 29 August. Established by the United Nations, the day calls...
National Lemon Juice Day
National Lemon Juice Day is celebrated on 29 August each year in the United States, honouring one of the most versatile and beloved ingredients in the culinary world. Whether squeezed...
National Sport Sampling Day
National Sport Sampling Day is observed annually on the 241st day of the year, a date that falls on 29 August in standard years and on 28 August in a...
National Chop Suey Day
National Chop Suey Day is observed annually on 29 August. It celebrates one of the most iconic dishes to emerge from the Chinese-American culinary tradition: a hearty stir-fry of meat,...
Jimmy Buffett Day
Jimmy Buffett Day is observed on 29 August each year. It honours the life, music, and legacy of Jimmy Buffett (1946-2023), the American singer-songwriter, author, and entrepreneur whose decades of...
Individual Rights Day
Individual Rights Day is observed annually on 29 August. It is a day dedicated to recognising and affirming the fundamental freedoms inherent to every person: rights that exist independently of...
More Herbs, Less Salt Day
More Herbs, Less Salt Day is observed annually on 29 August. It is a health-focused awareness day that encourages people to reduce their salt intake by substituting fresh or dried...