August Awareness Events

Celebrate Awareness Days in August that make the most of the summer season. With themes ranging from youth and wellbeing to conservation and creativity, Augustโ€™s key dates encourage engagement, learning, and support while many communities are enjoying time outdoors and winding down for summer breaks.

National CBD Day 2025

International

August 8 is National CBD Day. This is a special day to recognise and celebrate the many benefits of CBD โ€“

National Science Week 2025

Australia

National Science Week is Australia's largest annual celebration of science and technology, taking place each August with events and activities happening

Bullying No Way Week 2025

Australia

Bullying No Way Week is Australia's key bullying prevention initiative for schools, taking place from August 11 to 15, 2025. This

International Youth Day 2025

International

Just when you thought that Universal Children's Day would be enough for the UN, think again: it also runs International Youth

Afternoon Tea Week 2025

United Kingdom , United Kingdom

What is Afternoon Tea Week? Afternoon Tea Week celebrates the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea and is the perfect excuse

National Allotments Week 2025

United Kingdom , United Kingdom

Many of you will have attended events in your local area as part of previous National Allotment Week's to celebrate how

National Prosecco Day 2025

International

National Prosecco Day is a celebration dedicated to the popular Italian sparkling wine, Prosecco. This day is an opportunity for wine

Victory In Japan Day 2025

Victory in Japan Day, also known as V-J Day, marks the anniversary of Japan's surrender during World War II, which effectively

National Airborne Day in the USA 2025

United States , United States

National Airborne Day is a day dedicated to honoring the history, bravery, and contributions of the airborne forces of the United

The Thoughtful Traveller Day 2025

International

What is The Thoughtful Traveller Day?In 2021, the tourism industry lost 1.78 trillion Euros due to the pandemic. All over the world,

Never Give Up Day 2025

International

What is Never Give Up Day? Never Give Up Day is all about cultivating a mindset of determination, which helps us

Poetry Bears Picnic 2025

International

What is the Poetry Bears Picnic? The Poetry Bears Picnic is a fun event for children and adults, that you can

National Aviation Day in the USA 2025

United States , United States

On August 19, National Aviation Day is celebrated across the United States. It is an annual national observance that honors the

National Moving Day 2025

United States , United States

What is National Moving Day? Taking place the Monday before the busiest day for home movers, the 19th of August, this

World Humanitarian Day 2025

International

World Humanitarian Day is an international observance dedicated to recognizing the efforts of humanitarian workers and raising awareness about the ongoing

World Photo Day 2025

International

World Photo Day is a global celebration of photography, honoring the art, craft, and history of capturing moments through the lens.

World Entrepreneursโ€™ Day 2025

International

Every August 21, World Entrepreneurs' Day honors the visionaries who transform ideas into enterprises, fueling innovation, creating jobs, and shaping economies.

Northern Christmas Week 2025

United Kingdom , United Kingdom

Christmas is so much more than just a dinner on December 25th. Christmas stands for something, and so do we. Thatโ€™s

National Plum Day 2025

United Kingdom , United Kingdom

National Plum Day will be celebrated for the third time in 2020 as part of Pershore Plum Festival's month-long festivities throughout