Here's Your Full Calendar of August Holidays and Observances This Year
For many, August means fitting in those last summer activities before the kids go back to school, when long days spent outside in the backyard or by the pool will eventually become distant memories. But don't fret too much, because there are still four whole weeks in August full of national holidays and observances that will keep your mind off the closing season. Instead, focus on these fun and meaningful August holidays for a summer month full of yummy food, fun activities (with said food present), and moments spent together.
If you are feeling the pressure to cram as many last-minute family vacations and backyard adventures into the month as you can, but are at a loss for where to go or what to do, let these August holidays and observances lead you to your next destination. National Oyster Day is screaming for a seaside long weekend, while National Watermelon Day is begging you to host one last summer bash with s'mores (hello, National S'more Day!) and refreshing drinks. Speaking of which, August is also the month to celebrate International Beer Day, National Prosecco Day, and National Lemon Juice Day, so grab your preferred summer beverage and pack up for a day at the beach on National Beach Day.
While there are a lot of just-for-fun August holidays, there are also important religious and spiritual observances, including Krishna Janmashtami and the Hungry Ghost Festival, as well as meaningful days of remembrance like Rainbow Baby Day. August is also Black Business Month, Family Fun Month, and National Wellness Month. There are even whole weeks dedicated to Elvis, farmers markets, and exercising with your child. Needless to say, there is plenty to keep you and the whole family busy as you take in the last few weeks of summer in August 2022.
Monday, Aug. 1
Colorado Day
National Girlfriend Day
Respect for Parents Day
Dogust 1st: Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
Tuesday, Aug. 2
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
National Coloring Book Day
Wednesday, Aug. 3
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
National Watermelon Day
National Georgia Day
Thursday, Aug. 4
U.S. Coast Guard Birthday
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Barack Obama Day
National White Wine Day
Friday, Aug. 5
International Beer Day
National Oyster Day
National Water Balloon Day
Saturday, Aug. 6
Tisha B'Av (Begins)
National Root Beer Float Day
National Play Outside Day
Sunday, Aug. 7
National Friendship Day
National Sisters Day
National Lighthouse Day
American Family Day
Purple Heart Day
Ashura (Begins)
Monday, Aug. 8
International Cat Day
Victory Day in Rhode Island
National Happiness Happens Day
Tuesday, Aug. 9
National Book Lovers Day
National Women's Day in South Africa
International Day of the World's Indigenous People
National Veep Day
Wednesday, Aug. 10
National S'mores Day
National Lazy Day
National Connecticut Day
National Spoil Your Dog Day
Thursday, Aug. 11
Mountain Day
Raksha Bandhan
National Son and Daughter Day
Friday, Aug. 12
Hungry Ghost Festival
National Middle Child Day
National Vinyl Record Day
World Elephant Day
Saturday, Aug. 13
International Lefthanders Day
National Prosecco Day
National Filet Mignon Day
National Bowling Day
Sunday, Aug. 14
National Navajo Code Talkers Day
National Creamsicle Day
Monday, Aug. 15
Feast of the Assumption
National Relaxation Day
National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
Tuesday, Aug. 16
Bennington Battle Day in Vermont
National Rum Day
National Roller Coaster Day
National Tell a Joke Day
National Airborne Day
Wednesday, Aug. 17
National Nonprofit Day
National Black Cat Appreciation Day
National Thrift Shop Day
National Massachusetts Day
Thursday, Aug. 18
Krishna Janmashtami (Begins)
National Fajita Day
National Couple's Day
Friday, Aug. 19
Hawaii Statehood Day
National Aviation Day
National Potato Day
World Humanitarian Day
World Photography Day
National Soft Ice Cream Day
Saturday, Aug. 20
International Homeless Animals Day
National Radio Day
National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
National Honey Bee Day
Sunday, Aug. 21
National Senior Citizens Day
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Monday, Aug. 22
Rainbow Baby Day
National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
World Plant Milk Day
National Tooth Fairy Day
Tuesday, Aug. 23
National Cuban Sandwich Day
National Sponge Cake Day
Wednesday, Aug. 24
Paryushana Parva (Begins)
St. Bartholomew's Day
National Maryland Day
National Peach Pie Day
National Waffle Day
Thursday, Aug. 25
National Banana Split Day
National Park Service Founders Day
National Whiskey Sour Day
Friday, Aug. 26
Women's Equality Day
National Dog Day
National Cherry Popsicle Day
Saturday, Aug. 27
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day in Texas
World Rock Paper Scissors Day
National Just Because Day
Sunday, Aug. 28
The MTV VMAs
National Red Wine Day
National Cherry Turnovers Day
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
National Thoughtful Day
Monday, Aug. 29
National Lemon Juice Day
National Chop Suey Day
National Sports Day
More Herbs, Less Salt Day
Tuesday, Aug. 30
National Grief Awareness Day
Frankenstein Day
International Cabernet Sauvignon Day
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
National Beach Day
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Wednesday, Aug. 31
Ganesh Chaturthi
Venice Film Festival (Begins)
National Trail Mix Day
National Eat Outside Day
National South Carolina Day
International Overdose Awareness Day
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