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August 8 is National CBD Day. This is a special day to recognise and celebrate the many benefits of CBD – the natural hemp product everyone's talking about! Hemp-derived CBD (cannabidiol) has experienced a huge surge of interest in the health and wellness world over the past few years, with numerous high-profile celebrities like Seth...
National Pickleball Day takes place on Saturday, 8 August 2026, celebrating the paddle sport that has become the fastest-growing game in the United States. The day encourages players of every age and ability to pick up a paddle, head to a court, and discover why pickleball has captured millions of new fans. It is a...
National Braiders Day takes place on Saturday, 8 August 2026, honouring the artistry, heritage, and professional contribution of hair braiders across the United States. The observance recognises braiding as both an ancient cultural practice and a modern profession, while drawing attention to the regulatory barriers that braiders continue to face in many states. The Story...
Global Sleep Under the Stars Night takes place every year on 8 August, inviting people around the world to spend a night outdoors beneath the open sky. The event was created in 2020 by National Day Calendar and the outdoor clothing company Eddie Bauer. It encourages everyone, from seasoned campers to complete beginners, to swap...
International Hangover Day is observed on the first Saturday of August each year, falling the day after International Beer Day, which is celebrated on the first Friday of August. In 2026, International Hangover Day falls on Sunday, 2 August. It is a lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek observance that acknowledges the morning-after consequences of celebrating International Beer Day...
Many of you will have attended events in your local area as part of previous National Allotment Week’s to celebrate how important allotments and other open spaces are for you and your local community. Allotments have many benefits. They bring people together and unite them through their shared love of low-cost, healthy fresh fruit and...
What is Afternoon Tea Week? Afternoon Tea Week is an annual celebration of the great British tradition of afternoon tea. The week encourages people across the United Kingdom to take time out of their busy schedules to enjoy a cup of tea and delicious accompaniments with friends, family, and colleagues. During the week, venues across...
Chad Independence Day is the national day of the Republic of Chad, marked every year on 11 August. It commemorates 11 August 1960, the date Chad gained full independence from France after more than six decades of colonial rule. The day is a public holiday across the country, with the largest celebrations held in the...
Hip Hop Day, officially designated by the United States Senate as Hip Hop Celebration Day, falls on 11 August each year. The date marks the birth of hip hop culture at a back-to-school party in the Bronx, New York, on 11 August 1973. It honours one of the most influential cultural movements of the past...
Mountain Day, known in Japanese as Yama no Hi, is a national public holiday observed in Japan on 11 August each year. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, 11 August. It is Japan's newest national holiday, created to give people the chance to become familiar with the country's mountains and to appreciate the benefits they...
What is International Youth Day? International Youth Day is a United Nations observance held annually on 12 August. The day celebrates the qualities and contributions of young people around the world and recognises the challenges they face in areas including education, employment, health, and civic participation. It serves as a platform to raise awareness of...
Ekka People's Day is a public holiday observed across the Brisbane area of Queensland, Australia, marking the midpoint of the Royal Queensland Show. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday 12 August, traditionally the busiest day of the Ekka, when residents and workers in the Brisbane city local government area down tools to visit the show....
The Glorious Twelfth is the name given to 12 August, the traditional opening day of the red grouse shooting season across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday 12 August. Enshrined in law by the Game Act 1831, the date marks both a centuries-old sporting tradition and one of the most...
World Elephant Day is an annual international event held on 12 August to raise awareness of the threats facing African and Asian elephants and to support their protection. It brings together conservation organisations, sanctuaries, scientists and members of the public to highlight the urgent need to safeguard the world's largest land animals from poaching, habitat...
World Hirola Day takes place every year on 12 August and raises awareness of the hirola, one of the most endangered antelopes on the planet. The day was established to draw attention to a species teetering on the brink of extinction and to support the conservation efforts working to save it. It is observed internationally...
Milkman Day falls on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. It is a nostalgic celebration of the milkman, the friendly figure who once delivered fresh bottles of milk to doorsteps before dawn. The day honours a tradition that shaped daily life for generations and gives a nod to the recent revival of doorstep milk delivery in glass...
National Filet Mignon Day takes place every year on 13 August and celebrates one of the most prized cuts of beef in the world. Observed mainly in the United States, the day is an invitation to cook, order, or simply appreciate the tender steak that has earned a permanent place on fine dining menus. It...