All the Holidays and Observances in August
The month of August typically signals the end of summer and a return to normal school and work schedules, but there are still plenty of reasons to celebrate this month. Gather your gals for one last summer adventure on National Girlfriends Day, then celebrate all over again during National Friendship Week.
Throughout the month, cool off with a sweet treat by celebrating National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, National Root Beer Float Day, and National Banana Split Day. Plus, these holidays aren't just for people! Celebrate your furry friends by observing National Spoil Your Dog Day and International Cat Day.
No matter which holidays you choose to celebrate this month, there are plenty of reasons to get together with family and friends.
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Monthly Observances in August
American Artist Appreciation Month
Admit You're Happy Month
Family Fun Month
International Pirate Month
National Back to School Month
National Eye Exam Month
National Golf Month
National Immunization Awareness Month
Water Quality Month
Weekly Observances in August
International Clown Week (August 1-7)
International Assistance Dog Week (August 1-7)
National Scrabble Week (August 1-7)
National Simplify your Life Week (August 1-7)
National Smile Week (August 8-14)
Friendship Week (August 15-21)
Be Kind to Humankind Week (August 22-28)
Daily Holidays in August
Sunday, August 1
U.S. Air Force Day
National Girlfriends Day
National Mountain Climbing Day
Monday, August 2
Dinosaurs Day
National Coloring Book Day
National Sisters Day
American Family Day
Tuesday, August 3
Wednesday, August 4
U.S. Coast Guard Birthday
Thursday, August 5
Friday, August 6
National Root Beer Float Day
National Fresh Breath Day
Saturday, August 7
International Beer Day
National Lighthouse Day
Sunday, August 8
National Bowling Day
Monday, August 9
Book Lovers Day
National Women's Day
Tuesday, August 10
Smithsonian Day
National Lazy Day
National Spoil Your Dog Day
Wednesday, August 11
Play in the Sand Day
National Son and Daughter Day
Thursday, August 12
International Youth Day
National Middle Child Day
Friday, August 13
International Left Handers Day
Saturday, August 14
National Financial Awareness Day
Sunday, August 15
National Failures Day
International Homeless Animals' Day
Monday, August 16
Tell a Joke Day
National Roller Coaster Day
National Rum Day
Tuesday, August 17
Wednesday, August 18
Bad Poetry Day
National Couple's Day
Thursday, August 19
World Photography Day
National Aviation Day
World Humanitarian Day
Friday, August 20
Virtual Worlds Day
National Radio Day
Saturday, August 21
Poet's Day
Sunday, August 22
International Tongue Twister Day
National Senior Citizens Day
National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
National Tooth Fairy Day
Monday, August 23
Tuesday, August 24
Strange Music Day
Vesuvius Day
Wednesday, August 25
Thursday, August 26
National Dog Day
National Women's Equality Day
National Cherry Popsicle Day
Friday, August 27
National Just Because Day
Saturday, August 28
National Bow Tie Day
Sunday, August 29
Individual Rights Day
National Chop Suey Day
Monday, August 30
National Beach Day
National Grief Awareness Day
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
Tuesday, August 31
National Matchmaker Day
