August might signal the end of the summer, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to celebrate. This month is packed with holidays and observances you can participate in. Need an excuse to treat yourself to some oysters? National Oyster Day is on August 5. Are you an empty nester with kids in college? Show school spirit by wearing their mascot colors on National College Colors Day, which falls on August 29.
Take a scroll through this list to learn more about all the holidays worth celebrating in August!
August Holidays and Observances
August 1
- Braham Pie Day
- National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
- International Childfree Day
- National Promise to Care day
August 2
- National Coloring Book Day
- National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
- Sandcastle Day
August 3
- American Family Day
August 4
- Assistance Dog Day
- Commerce Day
- National White Wine Day
- National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
August 5
- Blogger Day
- National Couscous Day
- National Oyster Day
August 6
- Balloons to Heavens Day
- National Psychiatric Technician Appreciation Day
- National Root Beer Float Day
August 7
- Aged Care Employee Day
- National Lighthouse Day
- National Raspberries n’ Cream Day
- Professional Speakers Day
- Purple Heart Day
August 8
- Digital Nomad Day
- International Beer Day
- National Braiders Day
- National Mochi Day
- National Pickleball Day
- National Tarantula Appreciation Day
August 9
- Co-working Day
- International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
- National Book Lovers Day
- National Bowling Day
- National Pudding Day
August 10
- Melon Day
- National Lazy Day
- National Smores Day
August 11
- Hip Hop Day
- National Face Mask Day
- National Raspberry Bombe Day
August 12
- National Vinyl Record Day
- World Elephant Day
August 13
- National Fillet Mignon Day
- World Calligraphy Day
August 14
- Love Your Bookshop Day
- National Creamsicle Day
- National Financial Awareness Day
- World Lizard Day
August 15
- National Men’s Grooming Day
- National Relaxation Day
August 16
- National Rollercoaster Day
- National Tell a Joke Day
August 17
- Baby Boomers Recognition Day
- Black Cat Appreciation Day
- National Non-Profit Day
- National Thrift Shop Day
August 18
- Bad Poetry Day
- National Fajita Day
- National Couple’s Day
August 19
- International Bow Day
- International Orangutan Day
- National Aviation Day
- National Photography Day
- National Soft Ice Cream Day
- National Potato Day
August 20
- National Bacon Lover Day
- National Radio Day
- National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
August 21
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
- National Senior Citizens Day
August 22
- International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
- National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
- National Tooth Fairy Day
- World Plant Milk Day
August 23
- Cheap Flight Day
- Find Your Inner Nerd Day
- Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and it Abolition
- National Sponge Cake Day
August 24
- National Peach Pie Day
August 25
- Kiss and Makeup Day
- National Banana Split Day
August 26
- National Cherry Popsicle Day
- National Dog Day
- Women’s Equality Day
August 27
- Grab Soup Day
August 28
- National Bow Tie Day
- National Burger Day
- RainbowBridge Remembrance Day
August 29
- College Colors Day
- Individual Rights Day
- National Sports Day
August 30
- Frankenstein Day
- International Whale Shark Day
- National Beach Day
- National Grief Awareness Day
- National Holistic Pet Day
August 31
- Eat Outside Day
- International Day for People of African Descent
- International Overdose Awareness Day
- National Trail Mix Day
Week-Long observances
- Breastfeeding Week (August 1)
- International Clown Week (August 1)
- National Minority Donor Awareness Week (August 1)
- Exercise With Your Child Week (August 3)
- National Farmers Market Week (August 3)
- Clutter Awareness Week (August 7)
- National Science Week (Agosto 9)
- National Aviation Week (August 19)
- World Water Week (August 24)
- Literacy and Numeracy Week (August 29)
Month-Long Observances
- National Wellness Month
- American Adventures Month
- American Artist Appreciation Month
- Back to School Month
- Black Business Month
- Hair Loss Awareness Month
- National Golf Month
- National Language Month
Rosamelia is an Editorial Intern at Good Housekeeping. She's also a graduate student in NYU's Magazine and Digital Storytelling program. In her free time, you can find her reading and reviewing books on her bookstagram: amelias_biblioteca.
