Family Fun Month
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...
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National Back-to-School Month
United States , United StatesNational 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...
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Child Support Awareness Month
United States , United StatesChild 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...
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Motorsports Awareness Month
United States , United StatesMotorsports 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...
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National Sandwich Month
United States , United StatesNational 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...
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National Anti-Frizz Month
United States , United StatesNational 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...
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Happiness Happens Month
United States , United StatesHappiness 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...
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National Goat Cheese Month
United States , United StatesNational 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...
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National Golf Month
United States , United StatesNational 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...
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National Eye Exam Month
United States , United StatesNational 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...
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National Allotments Week 2026
United Kingdom , United KingdomMany 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...
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Afternoon Tea Week 2026
United Kingdom , United KingdomWhat 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...
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International Youth Day 2026
InternationalWhat 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...
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Ekka People’s Day
InternationalEkka 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...
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Glorious Twelfth
United Kingdom , United KingdomThe 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...
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World Elephant Day
InternationalWorld 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...
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National Julienne Fries Day
United States , United StatesNational Julienne Fries Day takes place every year on 12 August and celebrates the thinnest, crispiest member of the chip family. Also known as shoestring fries, julienne fries are potatoes...
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World Hirola Day
InternationalWorld 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...
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Milkman Day
United States , United StatesMilkman 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....
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National Gooey Butter Cake Day
National Gooey Butter Cake Day is celebrated on 12 August each year, paying tribute to one of the most beloved baked goods to emerge from the American Midwest. This sticky,...
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National Middle Child Day
National Middle Child Day is observed annually on 12 August, a day dedicated to celebrating and appreciating the often-overlooked middle children in families everywhere. The day was established in 1986...
