• Happiness Happens Month

    United States , United States

    Happiness Happens Month runs throughout August 2026, a full month dedicated to recognising, expressing and sharing the happiness in everyday life. It was created by the Secret Society of Happy...

  • National Goat Cheese Month

    United States , United States

    National Goat Cheese Month runs throughout August 2026, celebrating one of the oldest and most versatile cheeses known to humankind. Established by the American Cheese Society in 1998, the month-long...

  • National Golf Month

    United States , United States

    National Golf Month takes place throughout August every year and celebrates golf as a sport open to players of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Across the United States, courses, clubs...

  • National Eye Exam Month

    United States , United States

    National Eye Exam Month takes place throughout August every year, encouraging people across the United States to book a comprehensive eye examination and make routine eye care part of their...

  • Sisters Day

    United States , United States

    Sisters Day, also known as National Sisters Day, falls on the first Sunday of August each year. In 2026, that date is Sunday, 2 August. Founded in 1996 by Tricia...

  • National Coloring Book Day

    United States , United States

    National Coloring Book Day takes place on Sunday, 2 August 2026. The day celebrates the simple joy of colouring, in both children's picture books and the detailed adult colouring books...

  • American Family Day

    United States , United States

    American Family Day is observed on the first Sunday in August, falling on Sunday, 2 August 2026. It is a day set aside to appreciate family members by spending unhurried...

  • Harriet Quimby Day

    United States , United States

    Harriet Quimby Day falls on 2 August each year, marking the anniversary of the day in 1911 when Harriet Quimby became the first American woman to earn a pilot's licence....

  • National Friendship Day

    United States , United States

    National Friendship Day is observed in the United States on the first Sunday of August, which falls on Sunday, 2 August 2026. The day encourages people to recognise the friends...

  • Friendship Day in India

    International

    Friendship Day in India falls on Sunday, 2 August 2026, observed on the first Sunday of August each year. It is a popular occasion when people across the country celebrate...

  • National CAD Day

    International

    National CAD Day takes place on Sunday, 2 August 2026, celebrating computer-aided design and the professionals who use it. The day recognises CAD software, the digital drafting and modelling tools...

  • National CAD Day

    National CAD Day is observed on 2 August each year, celebrating computer-aided design and the professionals who use it to shape the built world, from architectural blueprints to precision-engineered components....

  • International Hangover Day

    International

    International Hangover Day is observed on the first Saturday of August each year, falling the day after International Beer Day, which is celebrated on the first Friday of August. In...

  • New Brunswick Day

    International

    New Brunswick Day is a provincial public holiday in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, observed on the first Monday of August. In 2026 it falls on Monday, 3 August....

  • Civic Holiday

    International

    Civic Holiday is a Canadian public holiday observed on the first Monday of August, falling on Monday 3 August in 2026. It anchors the August long weekend, one of the...

  • National Hair Gloss Day

    United States , United States

    National Hair Gloss Day takes place every year on 3 August and celebrates the shine, health and colour that a salon hair gloss treatment can bring. Created by the professional...

  • National Grab Some Nuts Day

    United States , United States

    National Grab Some Nuts Day takes place every year on 3 August, falling on a Monday in 2026. It is a light-hearted American food holiday that encourages people to reach...

  • New South Wales Bank Holiday

    International

    The New South Wales Bank Holiday falls on the first Monday of August each year, which in 2026 means Monday, 3 August. Unique to the state of New South Wales...

  • Big Forehead Day

    Big Forehead Day is observed annually on 3 August as a light-hearted occasion dedicated to celebrating prominent foreheads and promoting body positivity. The day encourages people who have felt self-conscious...

  • Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day

    Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day is observed on 3 August each year to raise awareness of a rare and complex genetic disorder that affects a small number of people worldwide. Established...

  • Heritage Day in Alberta

    Heritage Day in Alberta is observed on the first Monday of August each year as a provincial civic holiday dedicated to celebrating the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the...