# August 2026: holidays, special days and observances > Every day of August 2026 with its special days: national and public holidays, world and awareness days, and fun days, each with one line about what it marks. Highlights: Women's Equality Day (August 26). Source: https://whatdayisitapp.com/calendar/2026/august/ · Updated: 2026-11-04 · What Day Is It? ### Saturday, August 1, 2026 August 1, 2026 is World Breastfeeding Week (Aug 1–7). And a fun one: Homemade Pie Day. - **World Breastfeeding Week (Aug 1–7)** (Worldwide): A week of support and awareness for breastfeeding mothers. - **Homemade Pie Day** (fun day): Roll up your sleeves: a homemade pie tastes extra special. - Around the world: **Emancipation Day** — Public holiday in 7 countries: Barbados, Belize, Guyana and 4 more - Around the world: **Independence Day** — Benin - Around the world: **National Day** — Switzerland - 7 more days around the world in the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6822815713 ### Sunday, August 2, 2026 August 2, 2026 is Ice Cream Sandwich Day. - **Ice Cream Sandwich Day** (fun day): Ice cream between two cookies: summer's coolest snack. - Around the world: **Republic Day** — North Macedonia - Around the world: **Last Lap** — Antigua and Barbuda - Around the world: **Our Lady of Los Ángeles** — Costa Rica ### Monday, August 3, 2026 August 3, 2026 is Watermelon Day. - **Watermelon Day** (fun day): An ice-cold slice of watermelon beats any summer heat. - Around the world: **Civic Holiday** — Canada - Around the world: **August Bank Holiday (Ireland)** — Ireland - Around the world: **Emancipation Day** — Public holiday in 4 countries: Bahamas, Dominica, Grenada and 1 more - 8 more days around the world in the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6822815713 ### Tuesday, August 4, 2026 August 4, 2026 is Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. - **Chocolate Chip Cookie Day** (fun day): A glass of milk and a plate of chocolate chip cookies! - Around the world: **Founders Day** — Ghana - Around the world: **Culturama Day** — Saint Kitts and Nevis ### Wednesday, August 5, 2026 August 5, 2026 is Oyster Day. - **Oyster Day** (fun day): A day for seafood fans: give oysters a try. - Around the world: **Independence Day** — Burkina Faso - Around the world: **Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders** — Croatia ### Thursday, August 6, 2026 August 6, 2026 is Landlocked Developing Countries Day. And a fun one: Root Beer Float Day. - **Landlocked Developing Countries Day** (Worldwide): Highlighting the trade and development challenges of landlocked countries. - **Root Beer Float Day** (fun day): Fizzy root beer and ice cream: a nostalgic summer treat. - Around the world: **Independence Day** — Bolivia, Jamaica - Around the world: **Battle of Junín** — Peru - Around the world: **Celebración del Divino Salvador del Mundo** — El Salvador ### Friday, August 7, 2026 August 7, 2026 has no widely observed special day in our calendar. Around the world: Independence Day (Côte d'Ivoire). - Around the world: **Independence Day** — Côte d'Ivoire - Around the world: **Battle of Boyacá** — Colombia - Around the world: **National Harvest Day** — Rwanda ### Saturday, August 8, 2026 August 8, 2026 is International Cat Day. And a fun one: International Cat Day. - **International Cat Day** (fun day): The real owner of the house has a day. Don't forget to fill the food bowl 🐱 - **International Cat Day** (fun day): Give our furry friends an extra treat and plenty of cuddles. - Around the world: **Father's Day** — Taiwan - Around the world: **Nane Nane Day** — Tanzania ### Sunday, August 9, 2026 August 9, 2026 is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. And a fun one: Book Lovers Day. - **International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples** (Worldwide): Celebrating the culture and rights of the world's indigenous peoples. - **Book Lovers Day** (fun day): Grab a coffee, find a cosy corner and dive into a good book. - Around the world: **Father's Day** — Brazil - Around the world: **National Day** — Singapore - Around the world: **Indigenous People's Day** — Suriname - 1 more day around the world in the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6822815713 ### Monday, August 10, 2026 August 10, 2026 is World Lion Day. And a fun one: S'mores Day. - **World Lion Day** (fun day): A day for the king of the jungle. Roaring is allowed! - **S'mores Day** (fun day): The campfire classic: crackers, chocolate and marshmallows. - Around the world: **Night of San Lorenzo (Shooting Stars)** — Italy - Around the world: **Independence Day** — Ecuador - Around the world: **Carnival Monday** — Grenada - 1 more day around the world in the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6822815713 ### Tuesday, August 11, 2026 August 11, 2026 is World Steelpan Day. And a fun one: Play in the Sand Day. - **World Steelpan Day** (Worldwide): A day for the steelpan, Trinidad and Tobago's joyful steel drum. - **Play in the Sand Day** (fun day): Dig your toes in, build a castle and be a kid again! - Around the world: **Mountain Day** — Japan - Around the world: **Independence Day** — Chad - Around the world: **Carnival Tuesday** — Grenada - 2 more days around the world in the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6822815713 ### Wednesday, August 12, 2026 August 12, 2026 is International Youth Day. And a fun one: World Elephant Day. - **International Youth Day** (Worldwide): Young people's energy and ideas are changing the world. - **World Elephant Day** (fun day): Elephants never forget. Don't forget this day either! - Around the world: **The Queen Mother's Birthday** — Thailand ### Thursday, August 13, 2026 August 13, 2026 is Left-Handers Day. - **Left-Handers Day** (fun day): A day for left-handers living in a right-handed world! - Around the world: **Anniversary of the Building of the Berlin Wall** — Germany - Around the world: **Obon begins** — Japan - Around the world: **Independence Day** — Central African Republic - 1 more day around the world in the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6822815713 ### Friday, August 14, 2026 August 14, 2026 is Financial Awareness Day. - **Financial Awareness Day** (fun day): Take a look at your budget: small savings make a big difference. - Around the world: **Anniversary of the Recovery Oued Ed-Dahab** — Morocco - Around the world: **Independence Day** — Pakistan ### Saturday, August 15, 2026 August 15, 2026 is Relaxation Day. - **Relaxation Day** (fun day): Put the phone down, take a deep breath and relax. - Around the world: **VJ Day** — United Kingdom - Around the world: **Assumption Day** — Germany, France, Spain - Around the world: **Ferragosto** — Italy - 7 more days around the world in the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6822815713 ### Sunday, August 16, 2026 August 16, 2026 is Tell a Joke Day. - **Tell a Joke Day** (fun day): One joke, one laugh: you set the mood today! - Around the world: **Palio di Siena** — Italy - Around the world: **Restoration Day** — Dominican Republic - Around the world: **Independence Day** — Gabon ### Monday, August 17, 2026 August 17, 2026 is Black Cat Appreciation Day. - **Black Cat Appreciation Day** (fun day): Black cats aren't unlucky, they're adorable! Today is their day. - Around the world: **Independence Day** — Gabon, Indonesia - Around the world: **Anniversary of the Passing to Immortality of General José de San Martín** — Argentina - Around the world: **Flag Day** — Bolivia - 2 more days around the world in the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6822815713 ### Tuesday, August 18, 2026 August 18, 2026 is Bad Poetry Day. - **Bad Poetry Day** (fun day): Write your worst poem and send it to someone: laughs guaranteed! ### Wednesday, August 19, 2026 August 19, 2026 is World Humanitarian Day. And a fun one: World Photography Day. - **World Humanitarian Day** (Worldwide): A day to thank those who deliver aid in the hardest conditions. - **World Photography Day** (fun day): Share the best photo in your gallery with your loved ones today. - Around the world: **Independence Day** — Afghanistan - Around the world: **Birthday of Crown Princess Mette-Marit** — Norway - Around the world: **Qixi Festival** — Taiwan - 1 more day around the world in the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6822815713 ### Thursday, August 20, 2026 August 20, 2026 is Radio Day. - **Radio Day** (fun day): Tune in to a station and sing along to a favourite song! - Around the world: **Surströmming Day** — Sweden - Around the world: **Day of Restoration of Independence** — Estonia - Around the world: **Saint Stephen's Day** — Hungary - 1 more day around the world in the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6822815713 ### Friday, August 21, 2026 August 21, 2026 is Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism. - **Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism** (Worldwide): We remember with respect those killed by terrorism and share their families' grief. - Around the world: **Martyrdom of Imam Hassan** — Iran - Around the world: **Youth Day** — Morocco ### Saturday, August 22, 2026 August 22, 2026 is Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. - **Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief** (Worldwide): We remember those who suffered violence because of their faith. ### Sunday, August 23, 2026 August 23, 2026 is Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. - **Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition** (Worldwide): We remember the slave trade and the struggle for freedom against it. - Around the world: **European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism** — Estonia ### Monday, August 24, 2026 August 24, 2026 is Strange Music Day. - **Strange Music Day** (fun day): Discover an unusual music genre you've never heard. - Around the world: **Independence Day** — Ukraine - Around the world: **Krishna Janmashtami** — Bangladesh - Around the world: **Flag Day** — Liberia ### Tuesday, August 25, 2026 August 25, 2026 is Kiss and Make Up Day. - **Kiss and Make Up Day** (fun day): Fallen out with someone? Take the first step today. - Around the world: **Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)** — 33 countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh and 30 more - Around the world: **Independence Day** — Uruguay - Around the world: **Youman Nabi** — Guyana - 2 more days around the world in the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6822815713 ### Wednesday, August 26, 2026 August 26, 2026 is Women's Equality Day in the United States. And a fun one: Dog Day. - **Women's Equality Day** (United States): The anniversary of women winning the vote in the U.S. - **Dog Day** (fun day): A day for tail-wagging friends. Extra-long walk today! - Around the world: **La Tomatina** — Spain - Around the world: **Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet's Birthday)** — Sri Lanka - Around the world: **Heroes' Day** — Namibia - 1 more day around the world in the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6822815713 ### Thursday, August 27, 2026 August 27, 2026 is World Lake Day. And a fun one: Rock Paper Scissors Day. - **World Lake Day** (Worldwide): Lakes are our drinking water, our birds and our views. Let's keep them clean. - **Rock Paper Scissors Day** (fun day): Who will win? Play a round of rock, paper, scissors today! - Around the world: **Ghost Festival** — Taiwan, Vietnam - Around the world: **Independence Day** — Moldova - Around the world: **Nikini Full Moon Poya Day** — Sri Lanka ### Friday, August 28, 2026 August 28, 2026 is Bow Tie Day. - **Bow Tie Day** (fun day): Look sharp today: put on a bow tie! - Around the world: **Assumption** — Bosnia and Herzegovina - Around the world: **Saint Mary's Day** — Georgia ### Saturday, August 29, 2026 August 29, 2026 is International Day against Nuclear Tests. And a fun one: Lemon Juice Day. - **International Day against Nuclear Tests** (Worldwide): A day calling for an end to nuclear testing. - **Lemon Juice Day** (fun day): Make fresh lemonade and cool off: sour but wonderful! - Around the world: **Slovak National Uprising Day** — Slovakia ### Sunday, August 30, 2026 August 30, 2026 is Victims of Enforced Disappearances Day. And a fun one: Toasted Marshmallow Day. - **Victims of Enforced Disappearances Day** (Worldwide): We remember the disappeared and the families still waiting for them. - **Toasted Marshmallow Day** (fun day): Toasting marshmallows by the fire is a true summer evening joy. - Around the world: **Notting Hill Carnival** — United Kingdom - Around the world: **Victory Day** — TRNC (Northern Cyprus), Türkiye - Around the world: **Birthday of Muhammad Prophet** — Iran - 1 more day around the world in the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6822815713 ### Monday, August 31, 2026 August 31, 2026 is International Day for People of African Descent. It is also Safe, Secure and Trustworthy AI Day. And a fun one: Trail Mix Day. - **International Day for People of African Descent** (Worldwide): Celebrating the culture and contributions of people of African descent. - **Safe, Secure and Trustworthy AI Day** (Worldwide): An awareness day for AI that is safe, fair and good for people. - **Trail Mix Day** (fun day): An energy-packed snack for hikes and picnics. - Around the world: **Summer Bank Holiday** — United Kingdom - Around the world: **Independence Day** — Kyrgyzstan, Trinidad and Tobago - Around the world: **National Day** — Malaysia - 3 more days around the world in the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6822815713 ## FAQ ### What are the holidays in August 2026? Key dates in August 2026: Women's Equality Day (August 26). Every day of the month, with world days and fun days, is listed on this page. ### When is Women's Equality Day 2026? Women's Equality Day 2026 is on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The anniversary of women winning the vote in the U.S.