Wear It Purple Day 2027
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,...
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National Just Because Day
United States , United StatesNational Just Because Day falls on Friday 27 August 2027. This light-hearted American holiday encourages people to do something spontaneous for no particular reason at all. There is no theme...
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National Banana Lovers Day
United States , United StatesNational 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...
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National Bow Tie Day 2027
United States , United StatesNational Bow Tie Day 2027 is on Saturday 28 August 2027. It falls on 28 August every year. National Bow Tie Day datesYearDate2027Saturday 28 August 20272028Monday 28 August 20282029Tuesday 28...
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Jimmy Buffett Day
InternationalJimmy Buffett Day is observed on 29 August each year. It honours the life, music, and legacy of Jimmy Buffett (1946-2023), the American singer-songwriter, author, and entrepreneur whose decades of...
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Notting Hill Carnival
United Kingdom , United KingdomNotting Hill Carnival 2027 runs from Sunday 29 August 2027 to Monday 30 August 2027. Notting Hill Carnival is Europe's largest street festival, drawing around two million visitors to west...
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National Heroes’ Day
InternationalNational Heroes' Day is a public holiday in the Philippines observed on the last Monday of August each year. The day honours the collective heroism of Filipino men and women...
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National Toasted Marshmallow Day 2027
United States , United StatesWhat is National Toasted Marshmallow Day? National Toasted Marshmallow Day is celebrated on 30 August each year and is dedicated to one of the most beloved sweet treats in confectionery....
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UK Summer Bank Holiday
United Kingdom , United KingdomWhen is the Summer Bank Holiday in 2026? In 2026, the Summer Bank Holiday in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will be observed on Monday 25th August. This public holiday...
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National Grief Awareness Day
United States , United StatesNational Grief Awareness Day takes place every year on 30 August and is dedicated to raising awareness of the many different ways people cope with loss. Founded in 2014 by...
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Gravy Wrestling Championship
United Kingdom , United KingdomGravy Wrestling Championship 2027 is on Monday 30 August 2027. It falls on the last Monday of August each year, so the date changes from year to year. Gravy Wrestling...
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National Zoo Awareness Day
InternationalNational Zoo Awareness Day is observed every year on 31 August, recognising the role that modern zoos play in wildlife conservation, public education, and scientific research. The day encourages people...
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International Day for People of African Descent
InternationalThe International Day for People of African Descent takes place each year on 31 August. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, it recognises the heritage, culture, and contributions of...
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International Overdose Awareness Day
InternationalInternational Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global public health event observed annually on 31 August. It is the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those...
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Kyrgyzstan Independence Day
InternationalKyrgyzstan Independence Day is the national day of the Kyrgyz Republic, marked every year on 31 August. It commemorates the country’s declaration of state independence from the Soviet Union in...
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National Wattle Day 2027
AustraliaNational Wattle Day is celebrated annually on September 1, marking the beginning of spring in Australia. This day honors the golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha), Australia’s national floral emblem, symbolizing unity,...
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Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
InternationalGinger Cat Appreciation Day is observed every year on 1 September, dedicating the day to celebrating orange tabby cats and raising awareness about feline welfare. The day was founded in...
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International Primate Day
InternationalInternational Primate Day takes place every year on 1 September. It is an educational observance that highlights the threats facing the world’s apes, monkeys and other primates, and the abuses...
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World Letter Writing Day
InternationalWorld Letter Writing Day takes place every year on 1 September. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, 1 September. The day encourages people of all ages to set aside their...
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Vietnam – National Day
InternationalVietnam's National Day falls on 2 September each year, commemorating the declaration of independence read by President Ho Chi Minh at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on 2 September 1945....
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Ceuta – Ceuta Day
InternationalCeuta Day is an official public holiday observed on 2 September each year in Ceuta, one of Spain's two autonomous cities on the northern coast of Africa. The date commemorates...
