Holidays, Celebrations in August

August abounds with diverse global celebrations, ranging from national independence days to cultural festivals and religious observances, providing a rich tapestry of traditions and communal gatherings during the height of summer.

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August 1st

Cute couple spending time together at elegant dinner

National Girlfriend Day

The amazing spider man standing on a black background

Spider-Man Day

Wireframe glowing lungs, one side blue and one side red, all in lung cancer awareness

World Lung Cancer Day

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August 2nd

Foamy beer in beer glass illuminates the bar counter

International Beer Day

African female architect engineer analyzing new construction plan in CAD program working in business office

National CAD Day

Delicious ice cream and chocolate chunk sandwich

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

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August 3rd

Woman hold bowl with different nuts

National Grab Some Nuts Day

A plate of mustard stands next to a plate of mustard seeds

National Mustard Day

Sliced watermelon on wooden table

National Watermelon Day

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August 4th

The clouded leopard walks in the forest, it is a very rare creature.

International Clouded Leopard Day

Delicious chocolate chip cookies in basket

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

A glass of wine in a vintage wooden barrel with alcohol and bunches of fresh grapes

National White Wine Day

United States Coast Guard helicopter

U.S. Coast Guard Birthday

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August 5th

Appetizer of fresh oysters on ice with lemon all on a table

National Oyster Day

Female model holding card near stomach with paper sign or smile symbol on gray background.

National Underwear Day

Terry Fox running a marathon through the woods

Terry Fox Day

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August 6th

Bolivian flag waving

Bolivia Independence Day

Mushroom view of nuclear bomb explosion in Hiroshima

Hiroshima Day

Happy young woman holds glass of fresh mouthwash and electric toothbrush winks

National Fresh Breath Day

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August 7th

View of the lighthouse tower with the light on with several stones on the seashore

National Lighthouse Day

Purple heart medal in front of a blurred united states flag

Purple Heart Day

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August 8th

Young woman typing on a laptop in the middle of the beach, known as a digital nomad

Digital Nomad Day

Two cats playing with a wool ball

International Cat Day

Pickleball ball and paddles resting on the net of a pickleball court

National Pickleball Day

Freshly cut zucchini

National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

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August 9th

Native American Indians in their tents

International Day of The World’s Indigenous People

Heart shape made of book pages

National Book Lovers Day

Rice pudding with cinnamon in clay bowl on white marble

National Rice Pudding Day

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August 10th

Hand holding biodiesel gas pump

International Biodiesel Day

Dog in a handbag

National Spoil Your Dog Day

Majestic lion lying on a stone in the savannah

World Lion Day

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August 11st

Beautiful smiling woman holding a brace with vibrant colors

National Align Your Teeth Day

Funny woman with mask and pickle treatment

National Face Mask Day

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August 12nd

Young friends in the park

International Youth Day

Vinyl record in a player

National Vinyl Record Day

Magnificent elephant in the middle of the countryside in Kenya

World Elephant Day

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August 13rd

Person writing with her left hand on a notebook

International Lefthanders Day

Couple celebrating with prosecco on dark background

National Prosecco Day

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August 14th

A piggy bank overflowing with coins symbolizes savings and financial education

National Financial Awareness Day

A set of feather pens and a bottle of ink on a sheet of paper with calligraphy

World Calligraphy Day

Blue iguana on a branch on a dark background

World Lizard Day

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August 15th

Silhouette of a howling wolf against a moonlit sky and arid forest.

Chant at the Moon Day

India flag waving and people celebrating

India Independence Day

Happy woman relaxing on sofa in living room surrounded by plants

National Relaxation Day

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August 16th

Roller coaster circuit in amusement park

National Roller Coaster Day

Pouring some rum into the glasses that are on the wooden table

National Rum Day

Colleagues telling jokes in the office

National Tell A Joke Day

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August 17th

View of adorable kitten inside the house

National Black Cat Appreciation Day

Thrift shop

National Thrift Shop Day

A bee on a chamomile flower

World Honey Bee Day

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August 18th

A person eating beef fajitas in a frying pan with cutlery

National Fajita Day

A person overcoming adversity on the top of a mountain

Never Give Up Day

Young woman with pink ribbon on chest in breast cancer awareness

World Breast Cancer Research Day

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August 19th

Baby orangutan playing alone with sticks

International Orangutan Day

Woman taking photos on the beach at sunset

National Photography Day

A basket of white potatoes

National Potato Day

Planet earth in the shape of a heart

World Humanitarian Day

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August 20th

Fried bacon on black table, top view

National Bacon Lovers Day

Old radio with a retro background

National Radio Day

Mosquito sucking blood from human skin

World Mosquito Day

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August 21st

Crowd of people lighting candles in the city center mourning the victims of terrorist attacks and the moment of sadness

International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

Group of happy seniors taking selfies in city park

National Senior Citizens Day

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August 22nd

Top view of assortment of religious symbols

International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

Tooth fairy visiting sleeping child after loosing their teeth

National Tooth Fairy Day

Different types of glasses of vegetable milk and cereals

World Plant Milk Day

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August 23rd

Black ribbon on a dark background to commemorate the European Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Stalinism and Nazism

European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism

Human hands are chained on a black background, illustrates the concept of slavery

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

Cuban sandwich with cheese, ham and fried pork served on greaseproof paper

National Cuban Sandwich Day

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August 24th

Caucasian guitarist playing electric guitar on stage

International Strange Music Day

Kobe Bryant standing at midcourt in front of the referee

Kobe Bryant Day

Belgian waffles with strawberries and mint on a white plate

National Waffle Day

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August 25th

Banana split on wooden table

National Banana Split Day

A glass of whiskey sour on a marble table

National Whiskey Sour Day

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August 26th

Labrador retriever puppy perched on the chair leaning on the table

National Dog Day

Side view hand with toilet paper roll

National Toilet Paper Day

Woman's fists in equality sign and female symbol in the center

Women’s Equality Day

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August 27th

Lottery balls with random numbers falling

International Lottery Day

Young man jumping into water running from lake pier

National Just Because Day

Platform over the sea for oil and gas extraction.

National Petroleum Day

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August 28th

Confident man in elegant suit and bow tie smiling at camera

National Bow Tie Day

Personas vestidas de los Power Rangers en la comic con

National Power Rangers Day

The vibrant colors of a rainbow in nature paint a majestic horizon

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

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August 29th

An unrecognizable group of people loudly raising their hands outside.

Individual Rights Day

Nuclear explosion raising an orange fireball from an atomic mushroom cloud in a desert

International Day against Nuclear Tests

Two cups of tasty lemonade on a wooden board

National Lemon Juice Day

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August 30th

Yellow palm print with question marks in illustration about victims of enforced disappearances

International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

Whale shark in the blue sea

International Whale Shark Day

Beautiful beach with some palm trees on one side

National Beach Day

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August 31st

Outline of Africa in which there is a silhouette of a woman and the savanna in the background

International Day for People of African Descent

Purple ribbon with a drug canister with prohibition sign in overdose awareness

International Overdose Awareness Day

Man with laptop and mobile in a quiet place receiving distance classes

World Distance Learning Day

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