National Book Lovers Day
National Book Lovers Day takes place on Monday 9 August 2027, encouraging readers everywhere to set aside their screens and lose themselves in a good book. This unofficial holiday celebrates...
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National Billiards & Pool Day
United States , United StatesNational Billiards & Pool Day is observed every year on 9 August. It is a light-hearted celebration of one of the world’s oldest and most popular cue sports, encouraging people...
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
InternationalThe International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is a United Nations observance held every year on 9 August. It raises awareness of the rights, needs, and contributions of the...
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National Women’s Day
InternationalNational Women’s Day is a South African public holiday observed every year on 9 August. It commemorates the historic 1956 women’s march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, when around...
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National Allotments Week 2027
United Kingdom , United KingdomNational Allotments Week 2027 runs from Monday 9 August 2027 to Sunday 15 August 2027. It starts on the second Monday of August each year, so the date changes from...
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Afternoon Tea Week 2027
United Kingdom , United KingdomAfternoon Tea Week 2027 runs from Monday 9 August 2027 to Sunday 15 August 2027. It starts on the second Monday of August each year, so the date changes from...
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Duran Duran Appreciation Day
InternationalDuran Duran Appreciation Day takes place every year on 10 August, and in 2027 it falls on a Tuesday. The day invites fans around the world to celebrate one of...
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Ecuador – Independence Day
InternationalEcuador’s Independence Day is a national public holiday held every year on 10 August. Known in Spanish as El Primer Grito de la Independencia, the First Cry of Independence, it...
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National Lazy Day
United States , United StatesNational Lazy Day arrives on 10 August each year, giving everyone official permission to do absolutely nothing. In a culture that prizes productivity and busyness, this deliberately idle observance is...
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National Spoil Your Dog Day
United States , United StatesNational Spoil Your Dog Day is celebrated on 10 August each year, giving dog owners the perfect excuse to lavish their canine companions with extra treats, toys, cuddles, and attention....
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World Lion Day
InternationalWorld Lion Day is observed on 10 August each year. Founded by Big Cat Rescue, an internationally recognised big cat sanctuary, the day was created to raise global awareness of...
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Hip Hop Day
United States , United StatesHip Hop Day, officially designated by the United States Senate as Hip Hop Celebration Day, falls on 11 August each year. The date marks the birth of hip hop culture...
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Mountain Day
InternationalMountain Day, known in Japanese as Yama no Hi, is a national public holiday observed in Japan on 11 August each year. In 2027 it falls on Wednesday 11 August....
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International Youth Day 2027
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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The Thoughtful Traveller Day 2027
InternationalThe Thoughtful Traveller Day 2027 is on Thursday 12 August 2027. It falls on 12 August every year. The Thoughtful Traveller Day datesYearDate2027Thursday 12 August 20272028Saturday 12 August 20282029Sunday 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 2027 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 Middle Child Day
United States , United StatesNational Middle Child Day 2027 is Thursday 12 August 2027. It is observed every year on August 12. It was established in 1986 by Elizabeth Walker, herself a middle child....
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National Prosecco Day 2027
InternationalNational Prosecco Day 2027 is on Friday 13 August 2027. It falls on 13 August every year. National Prosecco Day datesYearDate2027Friday 13 August 20272028Sunday 13 August 20282029Monday 13 August 2029...
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International Left Handers Awareness Day 2027
InternationalInternational Left Handers Awareness Day 2027 is on Friday 13 August 2027. It falls on 13 August every year. International Left Handers Awareness Day datesYearDate2027Friday 13 August 20272028Sunday 13 August...
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International Wolf Day
InternationalInternational Wolf Day takes place every year on 13 August. It is a global conservation observance dedicated to raising awareness of the ecological importance of wolves, challenging the myths that...
