The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is observed annually on 22 August. Established by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution...
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...
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 Dog Day 2027 is Thursday, August 26, 2027. It is observed every year on August 26. It was founded in 2004 by pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige. National Dog...
Notting Hill Carnival is Europe's largest street festival, drawing around two million visitors to west London each August bank holiday weekend. In 2026, the event marks its Diamond Jubilee: sixty...
International Day of the Disappeared is an observance dedicated to raising awareness about the global issue of enforced disappearances, where individuals are secretly abducted or imprisoned by state authorities or...
When 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...
The World Gravy Wrestling Championships is an annual charity event held on the August Bank Holiday Monday in Stacksteads, Rossendale, Lancashire. Competitors wrestle in a ring filled with 1,500 litres...
International 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...
The 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...
Kyrgyzstan 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...
National 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...
International 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...
National 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,...
World 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...
Indigenous Literacy Day is an annual national awareness day held in Australia on 3 September each year. It is led by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF), a not-for-profit organisation and...
International Month of Black Women in the Arts is an annual observance held in September that recognises the creative achievements of Black women across visual art, literature, music, dance, theatre,...
Merchant Navy Day is observed across the United Kingdom every year on 3 September to honour the seafarers of the Merchant Navy, past and present, who keep the nation supplied...
National Food Bank Day is observed on the first Friday of September each year, recognising the work of food banks and raising awareness of food insecurity. In 2026 it falls...
Bring Your Manners To Work Day takes place on the first Friday of September each year, falling on Friday, 4 September 2026. It is a workplace observance that encourages employees...
Every September, conservationists, bird lovers, and environmental groups around the world unite to honor a misunderstood yet vital species: the vulture. International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) is more than a...