National Peach Pie Day is celebrated every year on 24 August across the United States, honouring one of summer's most cherished desserts. Falling near the close of the peach harvest, the day invites bakers and pie lovers to make, share, and enjoy a slice of warm peach pie at the height of the season. It...
National Knife Day is celebrated every year on 24 August. In 2026 it falls on Monday, 24 August. The day honours the knife in all its forms, from kitchen blades and everyday carry folders to collectible Bowie knives and handmade custom pieces. It is a chance for cooks, collectors, outdoors enthusiasts and craftspeople to appreciate...
International Strange Music Day takes place every year on 24 August. It is a global celebration of unusual, experimental and unconventional sounds, encouraging people to listen to and play music they would never normally choose. Conceived by New York composer Patrick Grant in the late 1990s, the day runs on a single guiding principle: listening...
Kobe Bryant Day is celebrated annually on 24 August in honour of one of basketball's most legendary players. The date was officially recognised by the City of Los Angeles in 2016, combining Bryant's two iconic jersey numbers, 8 and 24, into a single date that now serves as a tribute to his extraordinary career, his...
Hurray! Hurray! Its National Banana Split Day! Yes thats right, August 25th is the day we celebrate the delight that is the Banana Split! As if you didnt already know, the banana split is a long standing family favourite dessert consisting of banana (who'd have guessed), ice cream, whipped cream, sauces of any flavour, cherries...
Uruguay Independence Day, known in Spanish as Dia de la Independencia, is the national day of Uruguay, observed every year on 25 August. It marks the declaration of independence made on 25 August 1825, when Uruguay broke away from Brazilian rule. In 2026 the holiday falls on Tuesday, 25 August, and is a public holiday...
National Secondhand Wardrobe Day takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. The day encourages people to rethink how they shop for clothes by choosing pre-loved, vintage, and second-hand garments instead of buying new. Its aim is to normalise reusing clothing, cut textile waste, and show that a sustainable wardrobe can be stylish, affordable, and kind...
National Kiss and Make Up Day takes place every year on 25 August. It is a light-hearted occasion that encourages people to set aside grudges, repair strained relationships, and reconnect with the friends, family members, and partners they may have fallen out with. The day celebrates the simple but powerful act of reconciliation, reminding us...
Mawlid al-Nabi, also known as al-Mawlid al-Nabawi, marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad and is observed by Muslim communities around the world. In 2026, it falls on Tuesday, 25 August, corresponding to the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal in the Islamic lunar calendar. It is one of the most widely observed Islamic occasions globally, though...
National Park Service Founders Day is observed on 25 August each year in the United States, marking the anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service (NPS) in 1916. On that date, President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Organic Act into law, establishing a federal agency dedicated to protecting and managing the...
National Toilet Paper Day is observed every year on 26 August and celebrates one of the most used yet least appreciated products in the modern home. The date marks the anniversary of the day toilet paper was first sold commercially in the United States in 1871. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, 26 August, offering...
National Got Checked Day takes place on 26 August each year and encourages people to prioritise early detection of breast cancer through routine screenings. Founded in 2021 by the nonprofit First Company Pink, the day poses one simple question, "got checked?", and asks women and men of all ages to book the health checks that...
World African Wild Dog Day takes place on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Also known as World Painted Dog Day, the observance is dedicated to raising awareness of the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), one of the most endangered carnivores on the African continent, and to supporting the conservation organisations working to protect the species from...
National Cherry Popsicle Day falls on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, an annual American food holiday dedicated to one of the most popular frozen treats of the summer. The day celebrates the cherry-flavoured popsicle, a bright red ice pop on a stick that has been cooling people down for a century. Falling in the final stretch...
La Tomatina is the world's largest tomato fight, a one-hour street battle held every year in the small town of Buñol near Valencia, Spain. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, 26 August, when tens of thousands of people pelt one another with over a hundred tonnes of overripe tomatoes until the streets run red. Organised...
National Spark the World Day is an annual observance held on 26 August each year. Founded in 2020 by speaker, author, and life coach Simon T. Bailey, the day is dedicated to celebrating ordinary people who inspire others through everyday acts of kindness, encouragement, and generosity. It is a global invitation to recognise the quiet...
At the end of the summer on August 27th, Americans celebrate National Petroleum Day. The day is celebrated by many working in the oil and gas industries, and used as a platform to gather and discuss the may issues that face the industry. Crude oil and other liquids produced from fossil fuels are refined into...
The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional East and Southeast Asian observance that honours the dead and tends to wandering spirits believed to roam the world of the living during the seventh lunar month. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, 27 August, marking the climax of what is known as Ghost Month. Rooted in both...
International Lottery Day takes place every year on 27 August. It is a light-hearted celebration of lotteries and the dream of the big win, encouraging people to try their luck while keeping play fun and responsible. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, 27 August. How to Celebrate International Lottery Day There are plenty of ways...
National Just Because Day falls on Thursday, 27 August 2026. This light-hearted American holiday encourages people to do something spontaneous for no particular reason at all. There is no theme to follow and no obligation to meet, simply an invitation to act on a whim, treat yourself or someone else, and enjoy a little unplanned...
National Crab Soup Day falls on 27 August 2026, a food celebration dedicated to one of the most comforting dishes to come out of coastal kitchens. From the creamy she-crab soup of the American South to the tomato-rich Maryland crab soup of the Chesapeake Bay, the day invites cooks, restaurants, and seafood lovers to ladle...