August carries 149 national days and holidays on Calendar.cx. National Dog Day on August 26 is the month's most widely shared celebration online. International Left-Handers Day (Aug 13) raises awareness for the roughly 10% of the population who are left-handed. Food holidays are plentiful: National Waffle Day (Aug 24), and quirky events like National Tell a Joke Day (Aug 16) and International Bow Day (Aug 19) keep the calendar lively. National Sons and Daughters Day (Aug 11), National Senior Citizens Day (Aug 21), and World Photography Day (Aug 19) round out a month that balances serious awareness with playful celebration.

Date	Holiday	Category	Tags
August 1
	World Scout Scarf Day August 1	Special Interest	Tradition World
	International Mahjong Day August 1	Fun	International Tradition Culture Game
	National Raspberry Cream Pie Day August 1	Food & Beverage	Recipe Dessert Cream Pie Raspberry
	International Childfree Day August 1	Special Interest	Awareness International Recognition
	World Lung Cancer Day August 1	Health	Awareness Health World Cancer
	National Girlfriends Day August 1	Relationships	Appreciation Relationships Women Friendship
	Respect For Parents Day August 1	Cause	Appreciation Family Honor Respect Parents
August 2
	National Coloring Book Day August 2	Fun	Fun Activities Kids Book
	National Ice Cream Sandwich Day August 2	Food & Beverage	Dessert Treat Sandwich Summer Ice Cream
August 3
	National Georgia Day August 3	Cultural	History Culture Heritage Traditions
	National Hair Gloss Day August 3	Special Interest	Beauty Hair
	National Watermelon Day August 3	Food & Beverage	Fruit Recipes Healthy Summer
	National Grab Some Nuts Day August 3	Food & Beverage	Food Snack Healthy
August 4
	National Coast Guard Day August 4	Federal	Military Service Rescue
	International Clouded Leopard Day August 4	Special Interest	International Conservation Wildlife
August 5
	National Underwear Day August 5	Fun	Awareness Fashion
	National Oyster Day August 5	Food & Beverage	Cuisine Seafood Gourmet
	National Work Like A Dog Day August 5	Fun	Motivation Dog Work Productivity
	International Traffic Light Day August 5	Special Interest	Awareness International Safety
August 6
	National Root Beer Float Day August 6	Food & Beverage	Recipe Dessert Beer
	National Wiggle Your Toes Day August 6	Fun	Fun Activity
	National Fresh Breath Day August 6	Health	Health
August 7
	Purple Heart Day August 7	Federal	Honor Veterans Military
	National Lighthouse Day August 7	Special Interest	History Commemoration Heritage
	National Sea Serpent Day August 7	Fun
	National Raspberries N Cream Day August 7	Food & Beverage	Food Recipe Dessert Cream
August 8
	National Pickleball Day August 8	Fun	Activity Fitness Sports Recreation
	National Dollar Day August 8	Special Interest	Money
	National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbors Porch Day August 8	Fun
	International Infinity Day August 8	Special Interest	International Science Education
	National Mochi Day August 8	Food & Beverage	Tradition Dessert Sweet Japanese
	Global Sleep Under The Stars Night August 8	Fun	Global Outdoor
	International Cat Day August 8	Animal	Awareness International Pet Cat
	National Happiness Happens Day August 8	Special Interest	Happiness
	National Whataburger Day August 8	Food & Beverage	Restaurant
	National Frozen Custard Day August 8	Food & Beverage	Dessert Frozen Sweet Treat
	Minesweeper Day August 8	Fun	Speedruns Classic PC Games August 8 Logic Puzzles Microsoft History Retro Gaming Puzzle Games Minesweeper Day Nostalgia Games Brain Games Gaming Holidays Windows Games Tech Culture
August 9
	International Coworking Day August 9	Special Interest	International Community
	National Veep Day August 9	Federal	History Commemoration
	National Passion Fruit Day August 9	Food & Beverage	Fruit Recipes Benefits Tropical
	National Book Lovers Day August 9	Arts & Entertainment	Books Literature Lovers Book Reading
	National Rice Pudding Day August 9	Food & Beverage	Recipe Dessert Sweet Pudding
August 10
	National Smores Day August 10	Food & Beverage	Chocolate Recipe Dessert
	World Lion Day August 10	Animal	Awareness Conservation Wildlife World
	National Connecticut Day August 10	Cultural	Tradition History Culture Heritage
	National Lazy Day August 10	Fun	Relaxation
	Agent Orange Awareness Day August 10	Cause	Awareness Health Veterans
	National Shapewear Day August 10	Special Interest	Fashion
August 11
	National Sons And Daughters Day August 11	Relationships	Appreciation Love Family
	National Presidential Joke Day August 11	Fun	Commemoration Humor Laughter
	Play In The Sand Day August 11	Fun	Activity Outdoor
	Global Kinetic Sand Day August 11	Fun	Global Activities Crafts
	National Raspberry Bombe Day August 11	Food & Beverage	Food Recipe Dessert Raspberry
August 12
	National Middle Child Day August 12	Special Interest	Family Recognition Child
	National Julienne Fries Day August 12	Food & Beverage	Food Recipe Cooking
	World Elephant Day August 12	Cause	Conservation Protection Wildlife World
	International Youth Day August 12	Cause	Awareness International Community Empowerment
	National Vinyl Record Day August 12	Arts & Entertainment	Vintage Music
August 13
	International Left Handers Day August 13	Special Interest	Awareness International Community
	National Prosecco Day August 13	Food & Beverage	Drink Festivity Wine
	National Day Calendar Classroom Week Of August 13	Special Interest	Learning Activities Calendar Classroom Week
	National Filet Mignon Day August 13	Food & Beverage	Recipe Beef
August 14
	World Lizard Day August 14	Animal	Awareness Conservation World Reptile
	World Calligraphy Day August 14	Arts & Entertainment	World Writing Art
	National Navajo Code Talkers Day August 14	Cultural	History Recognition
	National Creamsicle Day August 14	Food & Beverage	Dessert Ice Cream
August 15
	National Relaxation Day August 15	Fun	Mindfulness Relaxation Wellness
	V J Day Europe August 15	Federal
	National Lemon Meringue Pie Day August 15	Food & Beverage	Recipe Dessert Pie
	National Leathercraft Day August 15	Special Interest	Diy Crafting
August 16
	National Tell A Joke Day August 16	Fun	Humor Laughter
	National Rum Day August 16	Food & Beverage	Drink Cocktail Spirits Alcohol
	National Roller Coaster Day August 16	Fun
	National Airborne Day August 16	Federal	History Commemoration Military
August 17
	National Nonprofit Day August 17	Cause	Awareness Support Charity
	National I Love My Feet Day August 17	Health	Love Wellness Health Care
	National Thrift Shop Day August 17	Special Interest	Savings
	National Massachusetts Day August 17	Cultural	History Culture Heritage Traditions
August 18
	National Ice Cream Pie Day August 18	Food & Beverage	Recipe Dessert Pie Ice Cream
	National Fajita Day August 18	Food & Beverage	Food Recipe Cuisine Mexican
	National Pinot Noir Day August 18	Food & Beverage	Wine Red
	National Mail Order Catalog Day August 18	Special Interest	History
August 19
	World Photography Day August 19	Arts & Entertainment	World
	National Potato Day August 19	Food & Beverage	Food Festival Recipes Cooking
	National Aviation Day August 19	Federal	History Flight Aviation
	International Bow Day August 19	Special Interest	International Accessories Fashion Hair
	International Orangutan Day August 19	Cause	Awareness International Conservation Wildlife
	World Humanitarian Day August 19	Cause	Support World
	National Soft Ice Cream Day August 19	Food & Beverage	Dessert Cream Treat Ice
August 20
	National Radio Day August 20	Arts & Entertainment	History Communication Media
	World Mosquito Day August 20	Health	Awareness Health World Disease
	International Day Of Medical Transporters August 20	Health	International Healthcare Medical
	National Accessible Air Travel Day August 20	Cause	Rights Inclusion Travel
	National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day August 20	Food & Beverage	Chocolate Recipe Dessert Pie Pecan
August 21
	National Senior Citizens Day August 21	Cause	Appreciation Recognition
	National Spumoni Day August 21	Food & Beverage	Recipe Dessert Italian Ice Cream
	Brazilian Blowout Day August 21	Special Interest	Hair
August 22
	National Be An Angel Day August 22	Special Interest	Kindness
	World Plant Milk Day August 22	Food & Beverage	Milk World
	Never Bean Better Day August 22	Food & Beverage	Coffee Bean
	National Pecan Torte Day August 22	Food & Beverage	Recipe Dessert Baking Pecan
	National Bao Day August 22	Food & Beverage	Food Cuisine
	International Day Commemorating The Victims Of Acts Of Violence Based On Religion Or Belief August 22	Cause	International
	National Tooth Fairy Day August 22	Fun	Tradition Kids
	National Surgical Oncologist Day August 22	Health	Awareness Profession Recognition
	National Contact Lens Day August 22	Health	Vision eyesight glasses alternative eye health contact lenses optometry corrective lenses soft lenses eye care clear vision
August 23
	National Ride the Wind Day August 23	Fun	Activities Outdoor Adventure
	National Cuban Sandwich Day August 23	Food & Beverage	Food Recipe Cuisine Sandwich
	Black Ribbon Day August 23	Cause	History Commemoration Remembrance
	International Day For The Remembrance Of The Slave Trade And Its Abolition August 23	Cultural	International Remembrance
	National Sponge Cake Day August 23	Food & Beverage	Recipe Dessert Baking Cake
August 24
	National Waffle Day August 24	Food & Beverage	Food Tradition Recipe Breakfast
	National Maryland Day August 24	Cultural	History Culture Heritage Traditions
	International Strange Music Day August 24	Arts & Entertainment	International Festival Music Unique
	National Peach Pie Day August 24	Food & Beverage	Recipe Dessert Baking Peach Pie
August 25
	National Banana Split Day August 25	Food & Beverage	Recipe Dessert Ice Cream
	National Park Service Founders Day August 25	Federal	History Anniversary Service
	National Secondhand Wardrobe Day August 25	Special Interest	Fashion
	National Kiss And Make Up Day August 25	Relationships	Relationships Forgiveness Reconciliation
	National Whiskey Sour Day August 25	Food & Beverage	Drink Recipe Cocktail
August 26
	National Dog Day August 26	Animal	Awareness Appreciation Pet Dog
	National Cherry Popsicle Day August 26	Food & Beverage	Dessert Frozen Cherry Summer
	National Womens Equality Day August 26	Cause	Rights Women Equality Empowerment
	National Got Checked Day August 26	Health	Awareness Health
	National Webmistress Day August 26	Special Interest	Recognition
August 27
	National Just Because Day August 27	Fun	Fun Activities
	National Peach Day August 27	Food & Beverage	Fruit Recipes Peach Desserts Summer
	National Pots De Creme Day August 27	Food & Beverage	Chocolate Recipe Dessert
	World Rock Paper Scissors Day August 27	Fun	World Game
	National Day Calendar Classroom Week 3 Week Of August 27	Special Interest	Activities Calendar Classroom Week
August 28
	National Power Rangers Day August 28	Arts & Entertainment	Anniversary Tribute Observance
	Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day August 28	Cause	Memorial Remembrance Pets
	International Read Comics In Public Day August 28	Arts & Entertainment	International Read Reading
	National Red Wine Day August 28	Food & Beverage	Festivity Wine Red
	National Thoughtful Day August 28	Special Interest	Awareness Mindfulness Kindness Compassion
	National Cherry Turnovers Day August 28	Food & Beverage	Recipe Dessert Baking Cherry
	National Bow Tie Day August 28	Fun	Accessories Fashion Style
August 29
	According To Hoyle Day August 29	Fun	Tradition Games
	National Lemon Juice Day August 29	Food & Beverage	Recipe Health Benefits
	National Chop Suey Day August 29	Food & Beverage	Food Recipe Cuisine
August 30
	National Grief Awareness Day August 30	Health	Awareness Support
	International Whale Shark Day August 30	Animal	Awareness International Conservation
	National Beach Day August 30	Fun	Summer Vacation
	National Toasted Marshmallow Day August 30	Food & Beverage	Recipe Dessert
August 31
	National Eat Outside Day August 31	Food & Beverage	Food Outdoor Eat
	International Overdose Awareness Day August 31	Cause	Awareness International Support Prevention
	National Matchmaker Day August 31	Relationships	Love Relationships
	National South Carolina Day August 31	Cultural	History Culture Heritage Traditions
	National Diatomaceous Earth Day August 31	Special Interest	Benefits Safety Uses

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