National Fishing Month is a celebration dedicated to the joys of fishing and promoting the sport as a family-friendly outdoor activity. Throughout this month, anglers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to get out on the water, enjoy the peacefulness of nature, and experience the thrill of fishing. The observance highlights the benefits...
Every 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 Sustainable Support Systems” – a call to action to build lasting, equitable support for breastfeeding mothers everywhere. This week is more than a health campaign;...
Every August, a quiet but deeply personal story takes the spotlight. Psoriasis Awareness Month is not just about a skin condition - it's about living with visibility, stigma, and chronic illness. For the millions of people affected by psoriasis, this month is a chance to shift the conversation, increase understanding, and advocate for better support,...
International Peace Month is observed throughout August, running from 1 August to 31 August 2026. It is a month-long observance dedicated to reflecting on the human cost of war, promoting non-violence, and encouraging both individuals and communities to take practical steps towards a more peaceful world. It should not be confused with the International Day...
National Dog Month runs throughout August every year, celebrating the bond between people and their dogs while raising awareness of the millions of dogs still waiting in shelters for a home. Across the whole of August 2026, dog owners, animal charities and pet brands use the occasion to champion responsible ownership, encourage adoption and remind...
Côte d'Ivoire Independence Day falls on 7 August each year and marks the date in 1960 when the West African nation broke away from French colonial rule to become a sovereign state. In 2026 it is observed on Friday, 7 August. The day is a national public holiday and the most significant patriotic occasion in...
Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day falls on Friday, 7 August 2026. It is a light-hearted observance that pokes fun at the absurdly excessive, baffling, and downright wasteful packaging that surrounds so many of the products we buy, from a single screw rattling around in a giant box to a peeled orange shrink-wrapped in plastic. How to...
Every August 8, cat lovers around the world come together to celebrate International Cat Day - a day to honor our feline companions, raise awareness about their welfare, and support efforts to protect and care for cats everywhere. Whether you're a lifelong cat parent or simply admire these independent creatures, this day offers a chance...
August 8 is National CBD Day. This is a special day to recognise and celebrate the many benefits of CBD – the natural hemp product everyone's talking about! Hemp-derived CBD (cannabidiol) has experienced a huge surge of interest in the health and wellness world over the past few years, with numerous high-profile celebrities like Seth...
Global Sleep Under the Stars Night takes place every year on 8 August, inviting people around the world to spend a night outdoors beneath the open sky. The event was created in 2020 by National Day Calendar and the outdoor clothing company Eddie Bauer. It encourages everyone, from seasoned campers to complete beginners, to swap...
International Moon Bear Day is observed on 8 August every year, raising awareness about the Asiatic black bear, known as the moon bear, and the threats it faces across Asia, including habitat loss, illegal hunting, and the deeply inhumane practice of bear bile farming. The day is led by Animals Asia, the Hong Kong-based charity...
International Allyship Day takes place on Saturday, 8 August 2026. The day encourages individuals and organisations to recognise the value of allyship: actively supporting and advocating for people who face systemic discrimination or exclusion. Founded in 2023 by the United States-based Integrating Women Leaders Foundation, it has grown into an annual occasion observed by workplaces,...
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 2026, International Hangover Day falls on Sunday, 2 August. It is a lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek observance that acknowledges the morning-after consequences of celebrating International Beer Day...
National Book Lovers Day takes place on Sunday, 9 August 2026, encouraging readers everywhere to set aside their screens and lose themselves in a good book. This unofficial holiday celebrates the joy of reading in all its forms, from well-thumbed paperbacks to e-readers and audiobooks. It is a day to honour books, the authors who...
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is a United Nations observance held every year on 9 August. It raises awareness of the rights, needs, and contributions of the world's Indigenous Peoples, and it works to protect their languages, cultures, lands, and ways of life. In 2026 the day falls on Sunday, 9 August,...
Gay Uncles Day, also known as Guncles Day, falls on Sunday, 9 August 2026. Observed on the second Sunday of August each year, it celebrates the gay uncles, aunts and other LGBTQ+ relatives who play a meaningful part in the lives of their nieces, nephews and younger family members. The day exists to improve the...
National Women's Day is a South African public holiday observed every year on 9 August. It commemorates the historic 1956 women's march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, when around 20,000 women of all backgrounds protested against the apartheid pass laws. The day honours the courage of those women and celebrates the ongoing struggle for...
Duran Duran Appreciation Day takes place every year on 10 August, and in 2026 it falls on a Monday. The day invites fans around the world to celebrate one of Britain's most successful pop bands, marking their music, their style, and their lasting influence on the sound and look of the 1980s and beyond. How...
Agent Orange Awareness Day takes place on 10 August every year, marking the anniversary of the first recorded use of the herbicide Agent Orange in Vietnam in 1961. The day raises awareness of the lasting health and environmental harm caused by Agent Orange and honours the veterans, civilians, and families affected by exposure across several...
Ecuador's Independence Day is a national public holiday held every year on 10 August. Known in Spanish as El Primer Grito de la Independencia, the First Cry of Independence, it commemorates the events of 10 August 1809, when citizens of Quito formed a governing junta and challenged Spanish colonial rule. It is one of Ecuador's...
Global Kinetic Sand Day takes place every year on 11 August, celebrating the squeezable, mouldable sand that flows through your fingers without ever drying out or leaving a mess. The day was created by the toy company Spin Master in 2020 to mark the playful, oddly satisfying sensory toy that has fascinated children and adults...
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