Daffodil Day is a significant annual fundraising event in Australia, organized by the Cancer Council. Scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2026, this day symbolizes hope for a cancer-free future. The daffodil, a resilient and bright flower, serves as the emblem of the campaign, representing strength and optimism for those affected by cancer. Funds raised during...
Folklore Day is celebrated annually on 22 August to mark the date in 1846 when British antiquary William John Thoms first coined the word "folklore" in an article published in The Athenaeum magazine. The day is observed around the world as an opportunity to celebrate cultural traditions, oral histories, folk music, storytelling, and the customs...
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 northern businesses and individuals that missed out on more than just Christmas day. We’re making 16th - 22nd August 2021 the new Christmas 2020. Let's...
National Plum Day will be celebrated for the third time in 2020 as part of Pershore Plum Festival’s month-long festivities throughout August. Plums have become a forgotten fruit and it is hoped National Plum Day will start to make people rethink the perfection of plums. They’re great value, work in sweet or savoury dishes or...
International Hashtag Day takes place every year on 23 August. It marks the date in 2007 when technologist Chris Messina first proposed using the pound symbol (#) to group conversations on Twitter, an idea that grew into one of the most recognisable features of modern social media. The day celebrates the humble hashtag and the...
Internaut Day takes place every year on 23 August and marks the moment the World Wide Web became available to the wider public. It commemorates 23 August 1991, the date widely associated with the web opening up beyond a small circle of researchers, and celebrates the people who use, build and explore the internet, known...
International Blind Dog Day is observed annually on 23 August to raise awareness of blind and visually impaired dogs, challenge the misconceptions that surround them, and encourage animal lovers to consider adopting disabled dogs who are often overlooked in rescue centres. The day was founded in 2017 by Sarah Horne, a dog owner from Cambridgeshire,...
Find Your Inner Nerd Day is celebrated annually on 23 August as an invitation for people of all ages to embrace their intellectual passions, specialist interests, and enthusiasms without apology. Founded in 2024 by technology speaker and author Beth Ziesenis, known as Your Nerdy Best Friend, the day was placed on 23 August to mark...
Black Ribbon Day, also known as the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism, is observed annually on 23 August. The date marks the anniversary of the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact on 23 August 1939, the secret agreement between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany that divided Europe between the two...
National Cuban Sandwich Day is celebrated on 23 August in the United States as a dedicated occasion to enjoy and recognise one of Florida's most beloved culinary traditions. The Cuban sandwich, a pressed combination of roast pork, glazed ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and yellow mustard on Cuban bread, traces its roots to the Cuban...
Cheap Flight Day is observed on 23 August each year as a travel industry awareness occasion highlighting the period when airfares traditionally drop following the peak summer travel season. The day encourages travellers to take advantage of the post-summer dip in demand to book flights for autumn and winter at lower prices, and provides a...
National Peach Pie Day is celebrated every year on 24 August across the United States, honouring one of summer's most cherished desserts. Falling near the close of the peach harvest, the day invites bakers and pie lovers to make, share, and enjoy a slice of warm peach pie at the height of the season. It...
National Knife Day is celebrated every year on 24 August. In 2026 it falls on Monday, 24 August. The day honours the knife in all its forms, from kitchen blades and everyday carry folders to collectible Bowie knives and handmade custom pieces. It is a chance for cooks, collectors, outdoors enthusiasts and craftspeople to appreciate...
International Strange Music Day takes place every year on 24 August. It is a global celebration of unusual, experimental and unconventional sounds, encouraging people to listen to and play music they would never normally choose. Conceived by New York composer Patrick Grant in the late 1990s, the day runs on a single guiding principle: listening...
Kobe Bryant Day is celebrated annually on 24 August in honour of one of basketball's most legendary players. The date was officially recognised by the City of Los Angeles in 2016, combining Bryant's two iconic jersey numbers, 8 and 24, into a single date that now serves as a tribute to his extraordinary career, his...
Hurray! Hurray! Its National Banana Split Day! Yes thats right, August 25th is the day we celebrate the delight that is the Banana Split! As if you didnt already know, the banana split is a long standing family favourite dessert consisting of banana (who'd have guessed), ice cream, whipped cream, sauces of any flavour, cherries...
Uruguay Independence Day, known in Spanish as Dia de la Independencia, is the national day of Uruguay, observed every year on 25 August. It marks the declaration of independence made on 25 August 1825, when Uruguay broke away from Brazilian rule. In 2026 the holiday falls on Tuesday, 25 August, and is a public holiday...
National Secondhand Wardrobe Day takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. The day encourages people to rethink how they shop for clothes by choosing pre-loved, vintage, and second-hand garments instead of buying new. Its aim is to normalise reusing clothing, cut textile waste, and show that a sustainable wardrobe can be stylish, affordable, and kind...
National Kiss and Make Up Day takes place every year on 25 August. It is a light-hearted occasion that encourages people to set aside grudges, repair strained relationships, and reconnect with the friends, family members, and partners they may have fallen out with. The day celebrates the simple but powerful act of reconciliation, reminding us...
Mawlid al-Nabi, also known as al-Mawlid al-Nabawi, marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad and is observed by Muslim communities around the world. In 2026, it falls on Tuesday, 25 August, corresponding to the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal in the Islamic lunar calendar. It is one of the most widely observed Islamic occasions globally, though...
National Park Service Founders Day is observed on 25 August each year in the United States, marking the anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service (NPS) in 1916. On that date, President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Organic Act into law, establishing a federal agency dedicated to protecting and managing the...