National Science Week 2026
National Science Week is Australia's largest annual celebration of science and technology, taking place each August with events and activities happening all around the nation. In 2026, from August 9th...
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National Airborne Day in the USA 2026
United States , United StatesNational Airborne Day is a day dedicated to honoring the history, bravery, and contributions of the airborne forces of the United States military. This observance recognizes the courage and dedication...
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The Thoughtful Traveller Day 2026
InternationalWhat is The Thoughtful Traveller Day?In 2021, the tourism industry lost 1.78 trillion Euros due to the pandemic. All over the world, many jobs were lost and businesses closed forever....
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National Backflow Prevention Day
United States , United StatesNational Backflow Prevention Day takes place every year on 16 August. The day recognises the people and systems that keep contaminants out of clean drinking water, and it draws attention...
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Scimitar-Horned Oryx Day
InternationalScimitar-Horned Oryx Day takes place on Sunday, 16 August 2026. It is a wildlife conservation awareness day that celebrates the remarkable recovery of the scimitar-horned oryx, a desert antelope once...
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National Independent Worker Day
United States , United StatesNational Independent Worker Day takes place on Sunday, 16 August 2026. The day recognises freelancers, independent contractors, consultants, gig workers, and the self-employed across the United States, honouring the millions...
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Bennington Battle Day
United States , United StatesBennington Battle Day is a legal public holiday observed only in the US state of Vermont, falling each year on 16 August. In 2026 it lands on Sunday, 16 August....
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Honey and Berry Festival
InternationalThe Honey and Berry Festival is an annual Armenian celebration of locally produced honey and berries, held each August in the town of Berd in the Tavush region. Often known...
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Nag Panchami
InternationalNag Panchami is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of snakes, revered as sacred and protective beings in Indian tradition. Observed on the fifth day of the bright fortnight...
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Indonesia Independence Day
InternationalIndonesia Independence Day, known in Indonesian as Hari Kemerdekaan, is the national day that marks the proclamation of Indonesian independence on 17 August 1945. In 2026 it falls on Monday,...
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National Massachusetts Day
United States , United StatesNational Massachusetts Day is celebrated every year on 17 August, honouring the sixth state to join the United States and the first colony of New England. It is one entry...
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National I Love My Feet Day
United States , United StatesNational I Love My Feet Day takes place every year on 17 August and is a light-hearted reminder to appreciate and care for the feet that carry us through life....
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Poetry Bears Picnic 2026
InternationalWhat is the Poetry Bears Picnic? The Poetry Bears Picnic is a fun event for children and adults, that you can undertake by bringing along your favourite teddy, as your...
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National Couples Day
United States , United StatesNational Couples Day is observed on 18 August each year, celebrating the strength of romantic partnerships and the everyday commitment that keeps relationships thriving. Unlike Valentine's Day, which focuses on...
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Never Give Up Day 2026
InternationalWhat is Never Give Up Day? Never Give Up Day is an international awareness day celebrated on 18 August every year. The day honours the spirit of perseverance, resilience and...
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International Delivery Driver Appreciation Day
InternationalInternational Delivery Driver Appreciation Day takes place every year on 18 August. It is a global occasion dedicated to thanking the couriers, riders, and drivers who bring food, parcels, and...
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National Bad Poetry Day
InternationalNational Bad Poetry Day falls on Tuesday 18 August 2026. It is a light-hearted celebration that invites everyone, regardless of talent, to write the most gloriously terrible verse they can...
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National Mail Order Catalog Day
United States , United StatesNational Mail Order Catalog Day falls on 18 August every year and celebrates the humble catalogue that transformed the way Americans shopped. The day marks the anniversary of the very...
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National Fajita Day
National Fajita Day is celebrated on 18 August each year in the United States, honouring one of the most beloved dishes in Tex-Mex cuisine. The sizzling platter of grilled meat...
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National Aviation Day in the USA 2026
United States , United StatesOn August 19, National Aviation Day is celebrated across the United States. It is an annual national observance that honors the development of aviation. The holiday was first observed in...
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National Moving Day 2026
United States , United StatesWhat is National Moving Day? Taking place the Monday before the busiest day for home movers, the 19th of August, this awareness day aims to bring together key players in...
