International Red Shoe Day
International Red Shoe Day takes place every year on 25 July. It is a day of remembrance for people who have died from Lyme disease and other chronic, invisible illnesses,...
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Paddle for Perthes Disease Awareness Day
InternationalPaddle for Perthes Disease Awareness Day takes place on Saturday 25 July 2026, falling as it always does on the last Saturday in July. The day asks people to grab...
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Holistic Therapy Day
InternationalHolistic Therapy Day takes place on Sunday, 26 July 2026. It is an annual observance that celebrates therapies treating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, rather than focusing on...
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World Hepatitis Day 2026
InternationalWorld Hepatitis Day 2026 is a global health awareness event dedicated to shining a spotlight on hepatitis - a group of infectious diseases that affect millions worldwide. Each year, people...
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Gastroschisis Awareness Day 2026
InternationalGastroschisis Awareness Day is observed annually on July 30 to raise awareness about gastroschisis - a birth defect where a baby’s intestines develop outside the abdomen. The day promotes education, early...
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National Avocado Day 2026
FeaturedInternationalWelcome to a celebration of a fruit that has grown in popularity over the years. A fruit so versatile it can be used in salads, on toast, in smoothies, as...
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National Minority Donor Awareness Day
United States , United StatesNational Minority Donor Awareness Day is observed on 1 August each year, falling on Saturday, 1 August 2026. The day draws attention to the urgent need for more organ, eye,...
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National Promise to Care Day
United States , United StatesNational Promise to Care Day is observed every year on 1 August in the United States. The day honours the people who provide compassionate healthcare, particularly the staff of urgent...
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National VFR Day
United States , United StatesNational VFR Day is a United States awareness day held on the first Saturday of August, falling on Saturday, 1 August 2026. VFR stands for Veterans and First Responders, and...
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World Breastfeeding Week 2026
InternationalEvery year from August 1 to 7, families, health workers, and communities around the world come together to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. In 2026, the theme is “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create...
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Psoriasis Awareness/ Psoriasis Action Month 2026
InternationalEvery August, a quiet but deeply personal story takes the spotlight. Psoriasis Awareness Month is not just about a skin condition - it's about living with visibility, stigma, and chronic...
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National Immunization Awareness Month 2026
United States , United StatesEvery August, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) shines a spotlight on one of the most effective tools we have to protect our health: vaccines. It’s a time when healthcare providers,...
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MedicAlert Awareness Month
United States , United StatesMedicAlert Awareness Month takes place throughout August every year and is led by the MedicAlert Foundation, the non-profit organisation that created the world's first universal medical identification system. The month...
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National Breastfeeding Month
United States , United StatesNational Breastfeeding Month takes place every August, running from 1 to 31 August 2026. Organised by the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC), the month aims to protect, promote, and support...
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National Wellness Month
United States , United StatesNational 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...
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National Hair Loss Awareness Month
United States , United StatesNational 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...
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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 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 CBD Day 2026
InternationalAugust 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...
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National Pickleball Day
United States , United StatesNational 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...
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Agent Orange Awareness Day
InternationalAgent Orange Awareness Day takes place on 10 August every year, marking the anniversary of the first recorded use of the herbicide Agent Orange in Vietnam in 1961. The day...
