National Banana Lovers Day is observed every year on 27 August. It is an informal food celebration dedicated to one of the world's most popular and nutritionally rich fruits, encouraging people to enjoy bananas in all their forms, from a simple healthy snack to an ingredient in elaborate dishes and baked goods. The day is...
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day is a legal public holiday in the state of Texas, observed each year on 27 August, the birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States. The day honours one of the most consequential and complex figures in 20th-century American political life: a man from the Texas Hill...
National Burger Day is an annual food celebration dedicated to one of the world’s most popular dishes. In the United Kingdom, National Burger Day falls on the last Thursday of August, coinciding with the Bank Holiday weekend, a tradition established in 2013 and now observed by restaurants, pubs, and burger enthusiasts across the country. In...
Makaton International Awareness Day is a celebration of the Makaton Language Programme and its remarkable impact on supporting communication for individuals with learning and communication difficulties. Launched to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Makaton, this special day honors the birthday of the programme’s founder, Margaret Walker, and highlights the power of inclusive communication to bring communities...
National Bow Tie Day is an annual celebration dedicated to the bow tie, a classic and stylish accessory that has been a symbol of sophistication and individuality for centuries. This day is a fun opportunity for bow tie enthusiasts and fashion lovers to showcase their love for this iconic neckwear by donning their favorite bow...
Wear It Purple Day, celebrated on August 29, 2026, is an annual Australian event dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ youth by promoting acceptance, inclusivity, and visibility. This vibrant initiative encourages individuals, schools, workplaces, and communities to wear purple to demonstrate their commitment to fostering safe, empowering, and inclusive environments for young people who identify as lesbian,...
International Read Comics in Public Day falls on 28 August every year and invites comic fans to do exactly what the name suggests: read their favourite comics and graphic novels openly, in cafes, parks, trains, and anywhere else the public gathers. The day was created in 2010 by Brian Heater and Sarah Morean of the...
Crackers Over The Keyboard Day falls on Friday, 28 August 2026. It is a light-hearted, unofficial observance that invites office workers and home workers alike to do the one thing they are usually told not to do: eat crackers right over their keyboard. Created by the prolific holiday inventors Thomas and Ruth Roy, the day...
National Cherry Turnover Day is celebrated every year on 28 August in the United States, dedicating one day on the calendar to one of the most satisfying hand-held pastries ever created. The day encourages bakers, food lovers, and pastry enthusiasts to celebrate the cherry turnover in all its golden, flaky glory. How to Celebrate National...
National Red Wine Day falls on 28 August each year in the United States, offering wine enthusiasts a dedicated occasion to explore, taste, and celebrate the rich world of red wine. Created in 2013, the day encourages people to discover new varieties, visit local wineries, and enjoy a glass responsibly with friends and food. What...
National Power Rangers Day is observed every year on 28 August in the United States, marking the anniversary of the premiere of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on Fox Kids in 1993. Officially established by Hasbro and Saban in collaboration with National Day Calendar in 2018, the day celebrates the cultural legacy of Power Rangers and...
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 sport and physical activity in everyday life and recognises the achievements of the country's athletes. It is also the occasion on which India's highest sporting...
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 screen. Organised by the Cinema Foundation, the charitable arm of the National Association of Theatre Owners (now Cinema United), the day is held on a...
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 cosplayers together to dress as their favourite characters from anime, video games, films, comics, and television, and to share their craft with a worldwide community....
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 a byword for playing by the rules, and it invites card players, board gamers and language lovers to celebrate the man behind the phrase "according...
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 for an end to nuclear weapons testing and highlights the devastating effects such tests have had on people, communities, and the environment. It serves as...
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 into a cold glass of lemonade, drizzled over fish, or deployed as the acidic backbone of a sauce, lemon juice is a kitchen essential with...
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 leap year. The day was founded by 2-4-1 CARE (also known as 2-4-1Play), a Connecticut-based organisation whose mission is to encourage children to try multiple...
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, egg, vegetables, and thickened sauce, typically served over rice or noodles. The day invites people everywhere to cook, order, or simply learn more about a...
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 work defined a carefree "island escapism" lifestyle enjoyed by millions of devoted fans worldwide, known affectionately as Parrotheads. The day also serves as an occasion...
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 governments and legal systems, and which it is the duty of those systems to protect. The date commemorates the birthday of the English philosopher John...