Happiness Happens Month runs throughout August 2026, a full month dedicated to recognising, expressing and sharing the happiness in everyday life. It was created by the Secret Society of Happy People, an organisation founded in 1998 by Pamela Gail Johnson, and it grew out of Happiness Happens Day, which falls on 8 August each year....
National Goat Cheese Month runs throughout August 2026, celebrating one of the oldest and most versatile cheeses known to humankind. Established by the American Cheese Society in 1998, the month-long observance encourages people across the United States to taste, cook with, and appreciate goat cheese, also known by its French name, chèvre. It is a...
National Golf Month takes place throughout August every year and celebrates golf as a sport open to players of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Across the United States, courses, clubs and golf organisations mark the month with special events, lessons, promotions and tournaments designed to welcome newcomers and reward regulars. It is a month-long invitation...
National Eye Exam Month takes place throughout August every year, encouraging people across the United States to book a comprehensive eye examination and make routine eye care part of their health calendar. The observance highlights how regular eye exams can detect both vision problems and serious eye diseases long before symptoms appear. What is National...
Sisters Day, also known as National Sisters Day, falls on the first Sunday of August each year. In 2026, that date is Sunday, 2 August. Founded in 1996 by Tricia Eleogram of Tennessee, the day celebrates the unique bond between sisters - whether biological, adoptive, step, or chosen. It's a chance to honour that relationship,...
National Coloring Book Day takes place on Sunday, 2 August 2026. The day celebrates the simple joy of colouring, in both children's picture books and the detailed adult colouring books that have become a popular way to unwind. It was created by the American publisher Dover Publications to highlight the creative and wellbeing benefits of...
American 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 time together rather than exchanging gifts. The observance began in Arizona in 1977 and remains an official state holiday there, with North Carolina and Georgia...
Harriet 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. The occasion honours a journalist turned aviator whose daring flights helped open the skies to women at the very dawn of powered flight. The Story...
National Friendship Day is observed in the United States on the first Sunday of August, which falls on Sunday, 2 August 2026. The day encourages people to recognise the friends who shape their lives, to reconnect with those they have lost touch with, and to mark the value of companionship. It is a long-standing American...
National Hair Gloss Day takes place every year on 3 August and celebrates the shine, health and colour that a salon hair gloss treatment can bring. Created by the professional hair brand Redken, the day encourages people to learn about glossing services, book an appointment, and show off their healthiest, shiniest hair. In 2026 it...
National Grab Some Nuts Day takes place every year on 3 August, falling on a Monday in 2026. It is a light-hearted American food holiday that encourages people to reach for a handful of nuts, enjoy their flavour and crunch, and appreciate the nutritional punch packed into these small, versatile snacks. Rather than singling out...
Celebrated annually on August 4th, Coast Guard Day commemorates the anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Coast Guard as the Revenue-Marine in 1790. On August 4, 1790 Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton established the Revenue-Marine to serve as an armed customs enforcement service. In 1894, it was renamed the Revenue Cutter Service. In...
Every August, National Night Out brings neighbours, community members, and law enforcement together for a night of unity - building trust, strengthening community bonds, and celebrating safety. It’s a shared moment to connect, collaborate, and reaffirm that communities thrive when we know each other. What is National Night Out? National Night Out is an annual...
August 5 is the perfect holiday for all you seafood lovers out there as it is National Oyster Day. This holiday celebrates a considerable number of different species of edible bivalve molluscs which are considered a delicacy. Oysters have been consumed by humans for centuries. They used to be an important food source in coastal...
Farmworker Appreciation Day takes place every year on 6 August and recognises the millions of agricultural workers whose labour puts food on tables across the United States. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, 6 August. The day raises public awareness of the demanding, often dangerous work that farmworkers carry out and honours their essential contribution...
Aged Care Employee Day is a national day of recognition that shines a light on the vital role aged care workers play in the lives of older Australians and their families. Celebrated across the country, this day acknowledges the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of those who provide care and support to some of the most...
National Water Balloon Day takes place on the first Friday in August each year, falling on Friday, 7 August 2026. It is a light-hearted American observance that celebrates the simple summer joy of a water balloon fight, encouraging families, friends, neighbours and summer camps to head outdoors and cool off together. The day honours both...
Braham Pie Day is an annual one-day festival held in the small city of Braham, Minnesota, the self-styled Homemade Pie Capital of Minnesota. Taking place on the first Friday of August, the event serves more than 1,000 homemade and artisan pies in a single day and draws visitors from across the region for contests, music,...
National Raspberries n' Cream Day falls on 7 August every year, celebrating one of summer's simplest and most beloved pairings: fresh, tart raspberries spooned over rich, cool cream. Observed primarily in the United States, the day arrives at the height of raspberry season in the northern hemisphere, when the berries are at their juiciest and...
National Pickleball Day takes place on Saturday, 8 August 2026, celebrating the paddle sport that has become the fastest-growing game in the United States. The day encourages players of every age and ability to pick up a paddle, head to a court, and discover why pickleball has captured millions of new fans. It is a...
National Braiders Day takes place on Saturday, 8 August 2026, honouring the artistry, heritage, and professional contribution of hair braiders across the United States. The observance recognises braiding as both an ancient cultural practice and a modern profession, while drawing attention to the regulatory barriers that braiders continue to face in many states. The Story...
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