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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).
August 2026 at a glance
| Date | Special days |
|---|---|
| Sat 1 | World Breastfeeding Week (Aug 1–7) · Homemade Pie Day |
| Sun 2 | Ice Cream Sandwich Day |
| Mon 3 | Watermelon Day |
| Tue 4 | Chocolate Chip Cookie Day |
| Wed 5 | Oyster Day |
| Thu 6 | Landlocked Developing Countries Day · Root Beer Float Day |
| Fri 7 | Independence Day (Côte d'Ivoire) |
| Sat 8 | International Cat Day · International Cat Day |
| Sun 9 | International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples · Book Lovers Day |
| Mon 10 | World Lion Day · S'mores Day |
| Tue 11 | World Steelpan Day · Play in the Sand Day |
| Wed 12 | International Youth Day · World Elephant Day |
| Thu 13 | Left-Handers Day |
| Fri 14 | Financial Awareness Day |
| Sat 15 | Relaxation Day |
| Sun 16 | Tell a Joke Day |
| Mon 17 | Black Cat Appreciation Day |
| Tue 18 | Bad Poetry Day |
| Wed 19 | World Humanitarian Day · World Photography Day |
| Thu 20 | Radio Day |
| Fri 21 | Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism |
| Sat 22 | Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief |
| Sun 23 | Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition |
| Mon 24 | Strange Music Day |
| Tue 25 | Kiss and Make Up Day |
| Wed 26 | Women's Equality Day · Dog Day |
| Thu 27 | World Lake Day · Rock Paper Scissors Day |
| Fri 28 | Bow Tie Day |
| Sat 29 | International Day against Nuclear Tests · Lemon Juice Day |
| Sun 30 | Victims of Enforced Disappearances Day · Toasted Marshmallow Day |
| Mon 31 | International Day for People of African Descent · Safe, Secure and Trustworthy AI Day · Trail Mix Day |
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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
- Independence Day — Benin
- National Day — Switzerland
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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
- Last Lap — Antigua and Barbuda
- Our Lady of Los Ángeles — Costa Rica
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. A long midsummer weekend across much of Canada.
- August Bank Holiday (Ireland) — Ireland. A long midsummer weekend in Ireland.
- Emancipation Day — Public holiday in 4 countries: Bahamas, Dominica, Grenada and 1 more
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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
- Culturama Day — Saint Kitts and Nevis
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
- Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders — Croatia
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
- Battle of Junín — Peru
- Celebración del Divino Salvador del Mundo — El Salvador
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
- Battle of Boyacá — Colombia
- National Harvest Day — Rwanda
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
- Nane Nane Day — Tanzania
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
- National Day — Singapore
- Indigenous People's Day — Suriname
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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. Look up and make a wish on a shooting star!
- Independence Day — Ecuador
- Carnival Monday — Grenada
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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
- Independence Day — Chad
- Carnival Tuesday — Grenada
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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
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. Remembering the 1961 wall that divided Berlin and its victims.
- Obon begins — Japan. Ancestral spirits are welcomed with lanterns and Bon dances.
- Independence Day — Central African Republic
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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
- Independence Day — Pakistan
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. Marking the final end of the Second World War in 1945.
- Assumption Day — Germany, France, Spain
- Ferragosto — Italy. Italy's summer holiday: everyone heads to the beach or a picnic.
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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. A breathtaking horse race between Siena's districts in the main square.
- Restoration Day — Dominican Republic
- Independence Day — Gabon
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
- Anniversary of the Passing to Immortality of General José de San Martín — Argentina
- Flag Day — Bolivia
- 2 more days around the world in the app →
August 18, 2026 is Bad Poetry Day.
- Bad Poetry Day Fun day
Write your worst poem and send it to someone: laughs guaranteed!
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
- Birthday of Crown Princess Mette-Marit — Norway
- Qixi Festival — Taiwan
- 1 more day around the world in the app →
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. The famously smelly fermented herring season opens. Dare to try?
- Day of Restoration of Independence — Estonia
- Saint Stephen's Day — Hungary
- 1 more day around the world in the app →
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
- Youth Day — Morocco
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.
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
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
- Krishna Janmashtami — Bangladesh
- Flag Day — Liberia
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
- Independence Day — Uruguay
- Youman Nabi — Guyana
- 2 more days around the world in the app →
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. The world's biggest tomato fight, in Buñol!
- Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet's Birthday) — Sri Lanka
- Heroes' Day — Namibia
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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
- Independence Day — Moldova
- Nikini Full Moon Poya Day — Sri Lanka
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
- Saint Mary's Day — Georgia
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
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. Europe's biggest street festival: Caribbean music and costumes.
- Victory Day — TRNC (Northern Cyprus), Türkiye
- Birthday of Muhammad Prophet — Iran
- 1 more day around the world in the app →
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. The UK's last long weekend of summer.
- Independence Day — Kyrgyzstan, Trinidad and Tobago
- National Day — Malaysia
- 3 more days around the world in the app →
Frequently asked questions
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.
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