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...
41 events found.
Events for August 31, 2026
All Day
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...
Notting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill Carnival is Europe's largest street festival, drawing around two million visitors to west London each August bank holiday weekend. In 2026, the event marks its Diamond Jubilee: sixty...
National Zoo Awareness Day
National Zoo Awareness Day is observed every year on 31 August, recognising the role that modern zoos play in wildlife conservation, public education, and scientific research. The day encourages people...
National South Carolina Day
National South Carolina Day is observed every year on 31 August, celebrating the history, culture and people of the Palmetto State. Founded in 2017 by National Day Calendar, the day...
Kyrgyzstan Independence Day
Kyrgyzstan Independence Day is the national day of the Kyrgyz Republic, marked every year on 31 August. It commemorates the country's declaration of state independence from the Soviet Union in...
International Day for People of African Descent
The International Day for People of African Descent takes place each year on 31 August. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, it recognises the heritage, culture, and contributions of...
National Eat Outside Day
National Eat Outside Day is an annual celebration observed on 31 August each year that encourages people to take their meals outdoors, whether that means a backyard barbecue, a park...
National Matchmaker Day
National Matchmaker Day is observed every year on 31 August, dedicating a day to the people who help others find love and meaningful connections. Whether they operate through traditional matchmaking...
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global public health event observed annually on 31 August. It is the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those...
Love Litigating Lawyers Day
Love Litigating Lawyers Day is observed every year on 31 August, a lighthearted annual occasion dedicated to celebrating the lawyers who genuinely love their profession. The day invites both legal...
National Diatomaceous Earth Day
National Diatomaceous Earth Day is observed every year on 31 August in the United States, celebrating a remarkable naturally occurring material that has been used by humans for over a...
Hari Merdeka
Hari Merdeka, meaning "Independence Day" in Malay, is the national day of Malaysia observed on 31 August each year. The day commemorates the independence of the Federation of Malaya from...
Gravy Wrestling Championship
The World Gravy Wrestling Championships is an annual charity event held on the August Bank Holiday Monday in Stacksteads, Rossendale, Lancashire. Competitors wrestle in a ring filled with 1,500 litres...
National Heroes’ Day
National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in the Philippines observed on the last Monday of August each year. The day honours the collective heroism of Filipino men and women...