Benin – Independence Day
Benin Independence Day is celebrated on 1 August each year and marks the West African nation’s freedom from French colonial rule in 1960. It is the country’s national day, a...
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Lughnasa
United Kingdom , United KingdomLughnasa is one of the four great Gaelic seasonal festivals, marking the beginning of the harvest season on 1 August. Also spelled Lughnasadh and known in its Christian form as...
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International Can-It-Forward Day
United States , United StatesInternational Can-It-Forward Day takes place on Sunday, 1 August 2027, falling on 1 August each year. Created by the makers of Ball home canning products, the day encourages people to...
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Pachamama Day
InternationalPachamama Day, known in Spanish as Dia de la Pachamama, is the Andean celebration of Mother Earth, observed each year on 1 August. In 2027 it falls on Saturday, 1...
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Albariño Day
InternationalAlbariño Day is an annual celebration of one of the world’s most beloved white wines, held every year on 1 August. In 2027 it falls on Saturday, 1 August, which...
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National Woman Astronomers Day
United States , United StatesNational Woman Astronomers Day takes place every year on 1 August, the birthday of Maria Mitchell, the first professional woman astronomer in the United States. The day recognises the contributions...
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National Spritz Day
InternationalNational Spritz Day is celebrated every year on 1 August, toasting one of the world’s most popular summer cocktails. The day encourages people to mix, sip, and share the bright,...
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Colorado Day
United States , United StatesColorado Day is an annual state holiday observed on 1 August, marking the anniversary of Colorado’s admission to the United States as the 38th state on 1 August 1876. The...
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National Spider-Man Day
United States , United StatesNational Spider-Man Day takes place on Sunday, 1 August 2027, celebrating the world’s most popular superhero and the debut of Spider-Man in Marvel’s Amazing Fantasy #15. The date marks the...
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Homemade Pie Day
United States , United StatesHomemade Pie Day is an annual food celebration held every year on 1 August, falling on a Saturday in 2027. It encourages people to roll up their sleeves, reach for...
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National Mountain Climbing Day
United States , United StatesNational Mountain Climbing Day is observed every year on 1 August, falling on Sunday, 1 August 2027. The day celebrates the sport of mountaineering and encourages people of all abilities...
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National Promise to Care Day
United States , United StatesNational Promise to Care Day is observed every year on 1 August in the United States. The day honours the people who provide compassionate healthcare, particularly the staff of urgent...
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American Family Day
United States , United StatesAmerican 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...
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World Breastfeeding Week 2027
InternationalEvery year from August 1 to 7, families, health workers, and communities around the world come together to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. In 2026, the theme is “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create...
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National Coloring Book Day
United States , United StatesNational Coloring Book Day takes place on Monday, 2 August 2027. The day celebrates the simple joy of colouring, in both children’s picture books and the detailed adult colouring books...
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Harriet Quimby Day
United States , United StatesHarriet 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....
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National CAD Day
InternationalNational 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...
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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....
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New Brunswick Day
InternationalNew 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....
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Civic Holiday
InternationalCivic 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...
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New South Wales Bank Holiday
InternationalThe 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...
