National Dog Month runs throughout August every year, celebrating the bond between people and their dogs while raising awareness of the millions of dogs still waiting in shelters for a home. Across the whole of August 2026, dog owners, animal charities and pet brands use the occasion to champion responsible ownership, encourage adoption and remind...
National Panini Month runs throughout August, celebrating the warm, pressed Italian sandwich that has become a café favourite around the world. In 2026 it is observed from Saturday, 1 August to Monday, 31 August. The month invites home cooks and food lovers to fire up the grill and experiment with their own panini creations. How...
National Peach Month runs throughout August every year. It celebrates the peach at the very peak of its harvest, when the fruit is at its juiciest and most abundant. In 2026 it runs from Saturday, 1 August to Monday, 31 August. How to Celebrate National Peach Month A whole month gives you plenty of time...
National Wellness Month takes place every August and encourages people to focus on self-care, healthy routines and sustainable wellbeing habits. It was founded in 2018 by Live Love Spa, a wellness industry company led by chief executive Lisa Michaelis, to shift the conversation around wellness from luxury treat to everyday lifestyle. The month invites individuals,...
National Cheerleading Safety Month takes place throughout August 2026, running from 1 to 31 August. Coordinated in the United States by USA Cheer, the national governing body for the sport of cheer, it is a month-long campaign dedicated to injury prevention, safe coaching practices, and athlete wellbeing across school, club, and competitive cheerleading programmes. What...
Get Ready for Kindergarten Month takes place throughout August 2026 and encourages parents, carers and educators to help children prepare for their first year of formal schooling. Observed across the United States, it offers a structured window in the weeks before the new school year to build the routines, skills and confidence that ease the...
National Brownies At Brunch Month runs throughout August, encouraging chocolate lovers to bring a tray of fudgy brownies to the brunch table. The observance celebrates the simple pleasure of pairing rich, dense brownies with eggs, pancakes, coffee, and the relaxed late-morning meal that brunch has become. It is marked across the United States and beyond,...
National Hair Loss Awareness Month takes place throughout August and runs from 1 to 31 August 2026 in the United States. The observance encourages people to learn about the causes of hair loss, understand the treatment options available, and offer support to the tens of millions of adults and children living with thinning hair, baldness,...
Family Fun Month is celebrated throughout August every year, including August 2026, and encourages families across the United States to set aside dedicated time for shared activities and play. It runs for the whole of August, the stretch of summer when school is out and the warm weather makes it easy to plan trips, games,...
National Back-to-School Month is observed throughout August across the United States. It marks the transition from summer to the new academic year, giving parents, pupils, teachers, and retailers a window to prepare for the term ahead. The month focuses on practical readiness, from buying supplies and adjusting routines to supporting the emotional side of returning...
Child Support Awareness Month is observed throughout August to highlight the role child support plays in helping children thrive. It is a month dedicated to raising awareness of the support system, encouraging parents to engage with it, and reminding communities that every child deserves the financial and emotional backing they need to grow up well....
Motorsports Awareness Month is observed throughout August to celebrate the thrill of motor racing while promoting the safety measures that keep drivers, riders, and spectators protected. It recognises the people and industry behind motorsports and uses the month to remind everyone, from competitors to road users, of the importance of riding and driving responsibly. What...
National Sandwich Month runs throughout August every year, from 1 to 31 August 2026. The month-long celebration honours the humble sandwich in all its forms, from the classic ham and cheese to towering club sandwiches and regional specialities. It is a chance to enjoy, make, and appreciate one of the world's most convenient and versatile...
National Anti-Frizz Month runs throughout August 2026, dedicating the whole month to taming frizzy hair just as summer humidity reaches its peak. The observance was created by the hair-care brand Alberto VO5, which first declared it in August 2013 to help people tackle the flyaways, puffiness and lost definition that warm, sticky weather brings. August...
Happiness Happens Month runs throughout August 2026, a full month dedicated to recognising, expressing and sharing the happiness in everyday life. It was created by the Secret Society of Happy People, an organisation founded in 1998 by Pamela Gail Johnson, and it grew out of Happiness Happens Day, which falls on 8 August each year....
National Goat Cheese Month runs throughout August 2026, celebrating one of the oldest and most versatile cheeses known to humankind. Established by the American Cheese Society in 1998, the month-long observance encourages people across the United States to taste, cook with, and appreciate goat cheese, also known by its French name, chèvre. It is a...
National Golf Month takes place throughout August every year and celebrates golf as a sport open to players of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Across the United States, courses, clubs and golf organisations mark the month with special events, lessons, promotions and tournaments designed to welcome newcomers and reward regulars. It is a month-long invitation...
National Eye Exam Month takes place throughout August every year, encouraging people across the United States to book a comprehensive eye examination and make routine eye care part of their health calendar. The observance highlights how regular eye exams can detect both vision problems and serious eye diseases long before symptoms appear. What is National...
Cycle to Work Day is a nationwide celebration of commuting by bicycle - promoting health, sustainability, and eco-conscious travel. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a curious beginner, the day offers a perfect opportunity to embrace active transport and enjoy the benefits of riding to work. Supported by cycling organizations, employers, and local councils, this...
Côte d'Ivoire Independence Day falls on 7 August each year and marks the date in 1960 when the West African nation broke away from French colonial rule to become a sovereign state. In 2026 it is observed on Friday, 7 August. The day is a national public holiday and the most significant patriotic occasion in...
Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day falls on Friday, 7 August 2026. It is a light-hearted observance that pokes fun at the absurdly excessive, baffling, and downright wasteful packaging that surrounds so many of the products we buy, from a single screw rattling around in a giant box to a peeled orange shrink-wrapped in plastic. How to...