International Read Comics in Public Day falls on 28 August every year and invites comic fans to do exactly what the name suggests: read their favourite comics and graphic novels openly, in cafes, parks, trains, and anywhere else the public gathers. The day was created in 2010 by Brian Heater and Sarah Morean of the...
Crackers Over The Keyboard Day falls on Friday, 28 August 2026. It is a light-hearted, unofficial observance that invites office workers and home workers alike to do the one thing they are usually told not to do: eat crackers right over their keyboard. Created by the prolific holiday inventors Thomas and Ruth Roy, the day...
National Sports Day is observed in India every year on 29 August to mark the birth anniversary of the hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The day promotes the importance of sport and physical activity in everyday life and recognises the achievements of the country's athletes. It is also the occasion on which India's highest sporting...
International Cosplay Day is a global celebration of costume play that takes place on the last Saturday of August each year, falling on Saturday, 29 August 2026. The day brings cosplayers together to dress as their favourite characters from anime, video games, films, comics, and television, and to share their craft with a worldwide community....
According to Hoyle Day takes place every year on 29 August, the anniversary of the death of Edmond Hoyle in 1769. The day honours the English writer whose name became a byword for playing by the rules, and it invites card players, board gamers and language lovers to celebrate the man behind the phrase "according...
The International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed every year on 29 August, with the 2026 commemoration falling on Saturday, 29 August. Established by the United Nations, the day calls for an end to nuclear weapons testing and highlights the devastating effects such tests have had on people, communities, and the environment. It serves as...
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 other groups, and their whereabouts are kept unknown. This day focuses on the plight of those who have disappeared, the suffering of their families, and...
Join us in celebration of the ever-popular tropical cocktail, the Mai Tai, on National Mai Tai Day 2026! Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast, a seasoned bartender, or someone who enjoys a good party, this day promises fun-filled activities for everyone. Let's dive into the details. When is National Mai Tai Day 2026? National Mai Tai...
International Whale Shark Day takes place on Sunday, 30 August 2026. The day celebrates the whale shark, the largest fish in the ocean, and raises awareness of the threats facing this endangered species. It was established in 2008 and is now marked around the world by conservation groups, aquariums, dive operators, and ocean lovers. What...
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 to look beyond the entertainment value of a zoo visit and to understand the work that accredited zoos carry out to protect endangered species and...
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 1991 and is the most significant secular holiday in the Kyrgyz calendar, celebrated with cultural performances, traditional horse games, and fireworks across the country. The...
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 people of African descent across the globe, and calls for the full protection of their human rights and fundamental freedoms. What is the International Day...
Footy Colors Day, known in Australia as Footy Colours Day, is a national fundraising event run by the Fight Cancer Foundation throughout September, with the official day commonly marked at the start of the month on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Participants wear their favourite football team's colours to school or work and raise money to...
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 they suffer through hunting, habitat loss, the pet trade, entertainment and laboratory experiments. The day was established by Animal Defenders International to draw attention to...
World Beach Day takes place on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. The day celebrates beaches as treasured ecosystems and places of recreation, while drawing attention to the threats they face from pollution, erosion, and overdevelopment. It is marked around the world and opens a wider season of beach appreciation and clean-up activity. How to Celebrate World...
Cap Classique Day takes place on 1 September 2026, marking the first day of spring in the Southern Hemisphere and celebrating South Africa's traditional-method sparkling wine. Launched in 2020 by the Cap Classique Producers Association, the day invites wine lovers around the world to raise a glass of Méthode Cap Classique and toast a category...
Japan Dolphin Day is an international day of action and awareness held each year on or around 1 September, the date that marks the start of Japan's annual dolphin hunting season in the coastal town of Taiji. On this day, campaigners around the world gather peacefully outside Japanese embassies and consulates to voice opposition to...
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 screens, pick up a pen and write a letter by hand, reviving a form of communication that email and instant messaging have pushed to the...
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, film, and the healing and culinary arts. It celebrates the contribution Black women have made to culture while drawing attention to the under-representation and lack...
Every year in September, Vascular Disease Awareness Month brings vital attention to health conditions affecting the body’s arteries, veins, and blood vessels. It highlights issues like peripheral artery disease (PAD), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), aneurysms, varicose veins, and blood clots. Across communities worldwide, governments, medical professionals, and individuals unite to promote awareness, prevention, early detection,...
Every September, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month brings together global communities - healthcare providers, survivors, researchers, and families - to shine a spotlight on a cancer that affects millions of men. It is a time of education, conversation, screening, and compassion. During this month, we unite to raise awareness, encourage early detection, support those facing prostate...
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