• Family Fun Month

    United States , United States

    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...

  • National Back-to-School Month

    United States , United States

    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...

  • Child Support Awareness Month

    United States , United States

    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...

  • Motorsports Awareness Month

    United States , United States

    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...

  • National Sandwich Month

    United States , United States

    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...

  • National Anti-Frizz Month

    United States , United States

    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...

  • Happiness Happens Month

    United States , United States

    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...

  • National Goat Cheese Month

    United States , United States

    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...

  • National Golf Month

    United States , United States

    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...

  • National Eye Exam Month

    United States , United States

    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...

  • Northern Christmas Week 2026

    United Kingdom , United Kingdom

    Christmas is so much more than just a dinner on December 25th. Christmas stands for something, and so do we. That’s why we’re launching The Northern Christmas Week to support...

  • International Read Comics in Public Day

    International

    International Read Comics in Public Day falls on 28 August every year and invites comic fans to do exactly what the name suggests: read their favourite comics and graphic novels...

  • Crackers Over The Keyboard Day

    International

    Crackers Over The Keyboard Day falls on Friday, 28 August 2026. It is a light-hearted, unofficial observance that invites office workers and home workers alike to do the one thing...

  • National Cherry Turnover Day

    United States , United States

    National Cherry Turnover Day is celebrated every year on 28 August in the United States, dedicating one day on the calendar to one of the most satisfying hand-held pastries ever...

  • National Red Wine Day

    United States , United States

    National Red Wine Day falls on 28 August each year in the United States, offering wine enthusiasts a dedicated occasion to explore, taste, and celebrate the rich world of red...

  • National Power Rangers Day

    United States , United States

    National Power Rangers Day is observed every year on 28 August in the United States, marking the anniversary of the premiere of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on Fox Kids in...

  • National Sports Day

    International

    National Sports Day is observed in India every year on 29 August to mark the birth anniversary of the hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The day promotes the importance of...

  • National Cinema Day

    United States , United States

    National Cinema Day is an annual celebration of moviegoing in the United States, when participating cinemas across the country offer heavily discounted tickets to bring audiences back to the big...

  • International Cosplay Day

    International

    International Cosplay Day is a global celebration of costume play that takes place on the last Saturday of August each year, falling on Saturday, 29 August 2026. The day brings...

  • According to Hoyle Day

    International

    According to Hoyle Day takes place every year on 29 August, the anniversary of the death of Edmond Hoyle in 1769. The day honours the English writer whose name became...

  • International Day Against Nuclear Tests

    International

    The International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed every year on 29 August, with the 2026 commemoration falling on Saturday, 29 August. Established by the United Nations, the day calls...