August Awareness Days 2027 (UK) and National Days

There are 158 awareness days, weeks and months in August 2027. The ones people look up most: National Girlfriend Day (1 August), Sisters Day (1 August), India Independence Day (15 August), Friendship Day (1 August) and National Couples Day (18 August).

Updated 17 October 2026

136

Single-day events

6

Awareness weeks

16

Awareness months

158

Total events

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Key August 2027 awareness days

1 Aug1 AugSundayFun & QuirkyUSNational Girlfriend Day 2027US · Sun 1 Aug

1 Aug1 AugSundayCommunityUSSisters DayUS · Sun 1 Aug

1 Aug1 AugSundayCommunityUSFriendship Day 2027US · Sun 1 Aug

1–31 AugMonth1 Aug to 31 AugMonthHealth & WellbeingUSNational Wellness MonthUS · 1–31 Aug

14 Aug14 AugSaturdayBusiness & FinanceInternationalFinancial Awareness Day 2027International · Sat 14 Aug

15 Aug15 AugSundayGlobal & NationalInternationalIndia Independence DayInternational · Sun 15 Aug

18 Aug18 AugWednesdayCommunityUSNational Couples DayUS · Wed 18 Aug

26 Aug26 AugThursdayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalNational Dog Day 2027International · Thu 26 Aug

Awareness Months in August 202716

National Immunization Awareness Month 2027 National Road Victim Month 2027 National Traffic Awareness Month 2027 Psoriasis Awareness/ Psoriasis Action Month 2027 National Family History Month 2027 Tradies National Health Month 2027 National Black Business Month International Peace Month National Breastfeeding Month National Dog Month National Wellness Month National Hair Loss Awareness Month National Back-to-School Month Family Fun Month Child Support Awareness Month Happiness Happens Month

All August 2027 Awareness Days by Date

1 Aug1 AugSundayGlobal & NationalUKYorkshire Day 2027UK · Sun 1 Aug

1 Aug1 AugSundayFun & QuirkyUSNational Girlfriend Day 2027US · Sun 1 Aug

1 Aug1 AugSundayCommunityUSSisters DayUS · Sun 1 Aug

1 Aug1 AugSundayAnimals & WildlifeUSNational Yorkie DayUS · Sun 1 Aug

1 Aug1 AugSundayArts & CultureInternationalLughnasaInternational · Sun 1 Aug

1 Aug1 AugSundayArts & CultureInternationalPachamama DayInternational · Sun 1 Aug

1 Aug1 AugSundayFood & NutritionInternationalNational Spritz DayInternational · Sun 1 Aug

1 Aug1 AugSundayFun & QuirkyUSNational Spider-Man DayUS · Sun 1 Aug 1Aug1 Aug1 AugSundayTravelUSNational Mountain Climbing DayUS · Sun 1 Aug

1 Aug1 AugSundayCommunityUSAmerican Family DayUS · Sun 1 Aug

1 Aug1 AugSundayCommunityUSFriendship Day 2027US · Sun 1 Aug

1–7 AugWeek1 Aug to 7 AugWeekHealth & WellbeingInternationalWorld Breastfeeding Week 2027International · 1–7 Aug

2Aug2 Aug2 AugMondayFun & QuirkyUSNational Coloring Book DayUS · Mon 2 Aug

2 Aug2 AugMondayGlobal & NationalInternationalNew Brunswick DayInternational · Mon 2 Aug

2 Aug2 AugMondayGlobal & NationalInternationalCivic HolidayInternational · Mon 2 Aug 2Aug2 Aug2 AugMondayGlobal & NationalAustraliaNew South Wales Bank HolidayAustralia · Mon 2 Aug 2Aug2 Aug2 AugMondayBusiness & FinanceInternationalCommerce DayInternational · Mon 2 Aug 2Aug2 Aug2 AugMondayArts & CultureInternationalBritish Columbia DayInternational · Mon 2 Aug 2Aug2 Aug2 AugMondayArts & CultureInternationalNatal DayInternational · Mon 2 Aug

2–8 AugWeek2 Aug to 8 AugWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaNational Stroke Week 2027Australia · 2–8 Aug

2–8 AugWeek2 Aug to 8 AugWeekAugust Awareness DaysAustraliaHomelessness Week 2027Australia · 2–8 Aug

3 Aug3 AugTuesdayCommunityInternationalNational Night Out in the USA 2027International · Tue 3 Aug

3 Aug3 AugTuesdayEducation & YouthUKNational Opportunity Day 2027UK · Tue 3 Aug

3 Aug3 AugTuesdayFood & NutritionUSNational Grab Some Nuts DayUS · Tue 3 Aug

4 Aug4 AugWednesdayCommunityInternationalCoast Guard Day 2027International · Wed 4 Aug

4 Aug4 AugWednesdayCommunityInternationalPlayday 2027International · Wed 4 Aug

4 Aug4 AugWednesdayCommunityInternationalNational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2026International · Wed 4 Aug

4 Aug4 AugWednesdayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalInternational Owl Awareness DayInternational · Wed 4 Aug 4Aug4 Aug4 AugWednesdayCommunityInternationalHooray for Kids DayInternational · Wed 4 Aug

4 Aug4 AugWednesdayFood & NutritionUSNational Chocolate Chip Cookie DayUS · Wed 4 Aug

5 Aug5 AugThursdayCommunityInternationalNational Dash Cam Day 2027International · Thu 5 Aug

5 Aug5 AugThursdayFood & NutritionUSNational Oyster Day 2027US · Thu 5 Aug

5 Aug5 AugThursdayGlobal & NationalInternationalInternational Traffic Light DayInternational · Thu 5 Aug

6 Aug6 AugFridayArts & CultureInternationalNag PanchamiInternational · Fri 6 Aug 6Aug6 Aug6 AugFridayGlobal & NationalInternationalBolivia Independence DayInternational · Fri 6 Aug 6Aug6 Aug6 AugFridayGlobal & NationalInternationalJamaica Independence DayInternational · Fri 6 Aug

7 Aug7 AugSaturdayCommunityInternationalAged Care Employee Day 2027International · Sat 7 Aug

7 Aug7 AugSaturdayFood & NutritionUSNational Mustard Day 2027US · Sat 7 Aug

7 Aug7 AugSaturdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Sunflower DayUS · Sat 7 Aug

8 Aug8 AugSundayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaInternational Cat Day 2027Australia · Sun 8 Aug

8 Aug8 AugSundayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaNational CBD Day 2027Australia · Sun 8 Aug 8Aug8 Aug8 AugSundayCommunityInternationalGay Uncles DayInternational · Sun 8 Aug 8Aug8 Aug8 AugSundayCommunityInternationalInternational Allyship DayInternational · Sun 8 Aug

9 Aug9 AugMondayArts & CultureInternationalNational Book Lovers DayInternational · Mon 9 Aug

9 Aug9 AugMondayFun & QuirkyUSNational Billiards & Pool DayUS · Mon 9 Aug

9 Aug9 AugMondayCommunityInternationalInternational Day of the World’s Indigenous PeoplesInternational · Mon 9 Aug 9Aug9 Aug9 AugMondayGlobal & NationalInternationalNational Women’s DayInternational · Mon 9 Aug

9–15 AugWeek9 Aug to 15 AugWeekFood & NutritionUKAfternoon Tea Week 2027UK · 9–15 Aug

9–15 AugWeek9 Aug to 15 AugWeekEnvironmentInternationalNational Allotments Week 2027International · 9–15 Aug

10 Aug10 AugTuesdayFun & QuirkyInternationalDuran Duran Appreciation DayInternational · Tue 10 Aug

10 Aug10 AugTuesdayGlobal & NationalInternationalEcuador – Independence DayInternational · Tue 10 Aug

10 Aug10 AugTuesdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Lazy DayUS · Tue 10 Aug 10Aug10 Aug10 AugTuesdayAnimals & WildlifeUSNational Spoil Your Dog DayUS · Tue 10 Aug 10Aug10 Aug10 AugTuesdayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalWorld Lion DayInternational · Tue 10 Aug 11Aug11 Aug11 AugWednesdayArts & CultureUSHip Hop DayUS · Wed 11 Aug

11 Aug11 AugWednesdayArts & CultureInternationalMountain DayInternational · Wed 11 Aug

12 Aug12 AugThursdayCommunityInternationalInternational Youth Day 2027International · Thu 12 Aug

12 Aug12 AugThursdayTravelAustraliaThe Thoughtful Traveller Day 2027Australia · Thu 12 Aug 12Aug12 Aug12 AugThursdayArts & CultureUKGlorious TwelfthUK · Thu 12 Aug

12 Aug12 AugThursdayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalWorld Elephant DayInternational · Thu 12 Aug

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Planning content for August? See the key dates on the marketing calendar and the lighter days on the social media holidays list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What national days are in August 2027?+

There are 158 national days, awareness days, and observances in August 2027. This includes 136 single-day events, 6 awareness weeks, and 16 awareness months covering health, community, food, education, and more.

What awareness month is August?+

August 2027 is home to 16 awareness months and month-long campaigns. Browse the full list above to discover all the causes and observances being marked throughout the month.

What holidays and special days are in August?+

August 2027 includes 136 single-day events, 6 awareness weeks, and 16 awareness months. These range from international observances and national days to fun and quirky celebrations.

How many awareness days are in August?+

There are 158 total awareness events in August 2027. This includes national days, international observances, awareness weeks, and month-long campaigns. Awareness Days maintains one of the most comprehensive calendars of these events.

What is August known for?+

August is known for 158 awareness days and national observances. It is a key month for awareness campaigns, with 16 month-long observances and 6 awareness weeks running alongside 136 individual days.