• 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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...