• National Radio Day

    United States , United States

    National Radio Day is observed every year on 20 August, celebrating one of the oldest and most enduring forms of electronic media. The day honours the people who broadcast across...

  • Hawaiian Shirt Day

    United States , United States

    Hawaiian Shirt Day, also known as Aloha Friday, is a light-hearted celebration that encourages people to swap formal attire for bright, patterned aloha shirts. In 2027 it falls on Friday...

  • World Entrepreneurs’ Day 2027

    International

    Every August 21, World Entrepreneurs’ Day honors the visionaries who transform ideas into enterprises, fueling innovation, creating jobs, and shaping economies. It’s a global celebration of the courage, creativity, and...

  • National Honey Bee Day

    United States , United States

    National Honey Bee Day falls on Saturday, 15 August 2026, the third Saturday of August. Established by US beekeepers and recognised by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the...

  • International Geocaching Day

    International

    International Geocaching Day is an annual celebration of the worldwide GPS treasure-hunting game, held on the third Saturday of August. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, 15 August. Organised by...

  • National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day 2027

    United States , United States

    Every year, thousands of cats across the UK miss out on essential healthcare simply because they don’t visit the vet regularly. That’s why National Take Your Cat to the Vet...

  • National Be An Angel Day

    United States , United States

    National Be An Angel Day takes place every year on 22 August and encourages people to do one good deed for someone else. Founded in 1993 by author and angel...

  • National Eat a Peach Day

    United States , United States

    National Eat a Peach Day is celebrated each year on 22 August in the United States, falling neatly within peak harvest season and inside National Peach Month. The day is...

  • National Surgical Oncologist Day

    United States , United States

    National Surgical Oncologist Day is observed on 22 August each year in the United States to recognise the surgeons who specialise in diagnosing and removing cancer. The day honours the...

  • National Plum Day 2027

    United Kingdom , United Kingdom

    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...

  • International Hashtag Day

    International

    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...

  • Internaut Day

    International

    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...

  • International Blind Dog Day

    International

    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...

  • Cheap Flight Day

    International

    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...

  • Back to School 2027

    International

    Back to School 2027 is Monday 23 August 2027 to Monday 6 September 2027. There is no single fixed date: most US districts return between mid August and the day...

  • National Knife Day

    United States , United States

    National Knife Day is celebrated every year on 24 August. In 2027 it falls on Tuesday 24 August. The day honours the knife in all its forms, from kitchen blades...

  • Ukraine — Independence Day

    International

    Ukraine — Independence Day is on Tuesday 24 August 2027.The national celebration is the anniversary of Ukraine's declaration of independence.Country or nation: Ukraine.DatesYearDate2026Monday 24 August 20262027Tuesday 24 August 20272028Thursday 24...

  • National Banana Split Day 2027

    United States , United States

    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,...