Melon Day
Melon Day is a national celebration observed in Turkmenistan on the second Sunday of August each year. Established in 1994 by presidential decree, it is one of the most distinctive...
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National Spirit of ’45 Day
United States , United StatesNational Spirit of ’45 Day is an American commemorative day held on the second Sunday of August each year to honour the generation that lived through the Second World War,...
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National Book Lovers Day
InternationalNational Book Lovers Day takes place on Monday, 9 August 2027, encouraging readers everywhere to set aside their screens and lose themselves in a good book. This unofficial holiday celebrates...
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National Billiards & Pool Day
United States , United StatesNational Billiards & Pool Day is observed every year on 9 August. It is a light-hearted celebration of one of the world’s oldest and most popular cue sports, encouraging people...
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National Passion Fruit Day
United States , United StatesNational Passion Fruit Day takes place every year on 9 August, celebrating one of the world’s most fragrant and flavourful tropical fruits. The day encourages people to enjoy passion fruit...
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
InternationalThe International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is a United Nations observance held every year on 9 August. It raises awareness of the rights, needs, and contributions of the...
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National Veep Day
United States , United StatesNational Veep Day takes place every year on 9 August. It marks the day in 1974 when Vice President Gerald Ford was sworn in as President of the United States...
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Betty Boop Day
United States , United StatesBetty Boop Day falls on Monday, 9 August 2027, marking the anniversary of the animated star’s screen debut. One of the most recognisable cartoon characters of all time, Betty Boop...
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International Coworking Day
International Coworking Day is celebrated annually on 9 August, marking the anniversary of the first official coworking space opening in San Francisco in 2005. The day is a global celebration...
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Hold Hands Day
Hold Hands Day, also known as National Hand Holding Day, is observed on 9 August each year. The day celebrates one of the most fundamental and universally recognised gestures of...
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National Women’s Day
InternationalNational Women’s Day is a South African public holiday observed every year on 9 August. It commemorates the historic 1956 women’s march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, when around...
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National Shapewear Day
United States , United StatesNational Shapewear Day takes place on 10 August 2027 and celebrates the foundation garments that smooth, sculpt, and support the body beneath everyday clothing. The Pink Room, a shapewear company...
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Duran Duran Appreciation Day
InternationalDuran Duran Appreciation Day takes place every year on 10 August, and in 2027 it falls on a Tuesday. The day invites fans around the world to celebrate one of...
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Herbert Hoover Day
United States , United StatesHerbert Hoover Day falls on 10 August each year, marking the birthday of Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States and the only president born in Iowa. Observed...
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Agent Orange Awareness Day
InternationalAgent Orange Awareness Day takes place on 10 August every year, marking the anniversary of the first recorded use of the herbicide Agent Orange in Vietnam in 1961. The day...
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Ecuador – Independence Day
InternationalEcuador’s Independence Day is a national public holiday held every year on 10 August. Known in Spanish as El Primer Grito de la Independencia, the First Cry of Independence, it...
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National Connecticut Day
National Connecticut Day is celebrated annually on 10 August in the United States, a day dedicated to honouring the history, culture, and significance of Connecticut, the fifth state to join...
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National Lazy Day
National Lazy Day arrives on 10 August each year, giving everyone official permission to do absolutely nothing. In a culture that prizes productivity and busyness, this deliberately idle observance is...
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National Spoil Your Dog Day
National Spoil Your Dog Day is celebrated on 10 August each year, giving dog owners the perfect excuse to lavish their canine companions with extra treats, toys, cuddles, and attention....
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World Lion Day
World Lion Day is observed on 10 August each year. Founded by Big Cat Rescue, an internationally recognised big cat sanctuary, the day was created to raise global awareness of...
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Global Kinetic Sand Day
InternationalGlobal Kinetic Sand Day takes place every year on 11 August, celebrating the squeezable, mouldable sand that flows through your fingers without ever drying out or leaving a mess. The...
