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...
National Toilet Paper Day is observed every year on 26 August and celebrates one of the most used yet least appreciated products in the modern home. The date marks the anniversary of the day toilet paper was first sold commercially in the United States in 1871. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, 26 August, offering...
National Got Checked Day takes place on 26 August each year and encourages people to prioritise early detection of breast cancer through routine screenings. Founded in 2021 by the nonprofit First Company Pink, the day poses one simple question, "got checked?", and asks women and men of all ages to book the health checks that...
World African Wild Dog Day takes place on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Also known as World Painted Dog Day, the observance is dedicated to raising awareness of the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), one of the most endangered carnivores on the African continent, and to supporting the conservation organisations working to protect the species from...
National Cherry Popsicle Day falls on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, an annual American food holiday dedicated to one of the most popular frozen treats of the summer. The day celebrates the cherry-flavoured popsicle, a bright red ice pop on a stick that has been cooling people down for a century. Falling in the final stretch...
La Tomatina is the world's largest tomato fight, a one-hour street battle held every year in the small town of Buñol near Valencia, Spain. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, 26 August, when tens of thousands of people pelt one another with over a hundred tonnes of overripe tomatoes until the streets run red. Organised...
National Spark the World Day is an annual observance held on 26 August each year. Founded in 2020 by speaker, author, and life coach Simon T. Bailey, the day is dedicated to celebrating ordinary people who inspire others through everyday acts of kindness, encouragement, and generosity. It is a global invitation to recognise the quiet...
At the end of the summer on August 27th, Americans celebrate National Petroleum Day. The day is celebrated by many working in the oil and gas industries, and used as a platform to gather and discuss the may issues that face the industry. Crude oil and other liquids produced from fossil fuels are refined into...
The Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional East and Southeast Asian observance that honours the dead and tends to wandering spirits believed to roam the world of the living during the seventh lunar month. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, 27 August, marking the climax of what is known as Ghost Month. Rooted in both...
International Lottery Day takes place every year on 27 August. It is a light-hearted celebration of lotteries and the dream of the big win, encouraging people to try their luck while keeping play fun and responsible. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, 27 August. How to Celebrate International Lottery Day There are plenty of ways...
National Just Because Day falls on Thursday, 27 August 2026. This light-hearted American holiday encourages people to do something spontaneous for no particular reason at all. There is no theme to follow and no obligation to meet, simply an invitation to act on a whim, treat yourself or someone else, and enjoy a little unplanned...
National Crab Soup Day falls on 27 August 2026, a food celebration dedicated to one of the most comforting dishes to come out of coastal kitchens. From the creamy she-crab soup of the American South to the tomato-rich Maryland crab soup of the Chesapeake Bay, the day invites cooks, restaurants, and seafood lovers to ladle...
National Banana Lovers Day is observed every year on 27 August. It is an informal food celebration dedicated to one of the world's most popular and nutritionally rich fruits, encouraging people to enjoy bananas in all their forms, from a simple healthy snack to an ingredient in elaborate dishes and baked goods. The day is...
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day is a legal public holiday in the state of Texas, observed each year on 27 August, the birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States. The day honours one of the most consequential and complex figures in 20th-century American political life: a man from the Texas Hill...
National Burger Day is an annual food celebration dedicated to one of the world’s most popular dishes. In the United Kingdom, National Burger Day falls on the last Thursday of August, coinciding with the Bank Holiday weekend, a tradition established in 2013 and now observed by restaurants, pubs, and burger enthusiasts across the country. In...
Makaton International Awareness Day is a celebration of the Makaton Language Programme and its remarkable impact on supporting communication for individuals with learning and communication difficulties. Launched to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Makaton, this special day honors the birthday of the programme’s founder, Margaret Walker, and highlights the power of inclusive communication to bring communities...
National Bow Tie Day is an annual celebration dedicated to the bow tie, a classic and stylish accessory that has been a symbol of sophistication and individuality for centuries. This day is a fun opportunity for bow tie enthusiasts and fashion lovers to showcase their love for this iconic neckwear by donning their favorite bow...
Wear It Purple Day, celebrated on August 29, 2026, is an annual Australian event dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ youth by promoting acceptance, inclusivity, and visibility. This vibrant initiative encourages individuals, schools, workplaces, and communities to wear purple to demonstrate their commitment to fostering safe, empowering, and inclusive environments for young people who identify as lesbian,...
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 openly, in cafes, parks, trains, and anywhere else the public gathers. The day was created in 2010 by Brian Heater and Sarah Morean of the...
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 they are usually told not to do: eat crackers right over their keyboard. Created by the prolific holiday inventors Thomas and Ruth Roy, the day...