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  1. Sunday 1 August 2049

    • National Girlfriend Day

      Fun and quirky

      National Girlfriend Day on 1 August is an unofficial day for celebrating girlfriends, whether romantic partners or close female friends.

    • World Breastfeeding Week

      AwarenessInternational1 to 7 August 2049

      World Breastfeeding Week, 1 to 7 August, promotes breastfeeding and the support families need from communities, employers and governments.

    • World Lung Cancer Day

      AwarenessInternational

      A global day on 1 August that raises awareness of lung cancer risks, screening and treatment.

  2. Monday 2 August 2049

    • National Coloring Book Day (US)

      Fun and quirky

      National Coloring Book Day on 2 August was launched by Dover Publications to encourage colouring for all ages.

  3. Tuesday 3 August 2049

    • National Night Out

      Awareness

      National Night Out takes place on the first Tuesday in August, when US neighbourhoods hold events to build links with local police.

  4. Wednesday 4 August 2049

    • National White Wine Day (US)

      Fun and quirky

      National White Wine Day is an informal US drinks day held on 4 August, when bars, wineries and wine lovers turn their attention to white wine.

  5. Friday 6 August 2049

  6. Saturday 7 August 2049

    • National Mustard Day (US)

      Fun and quirky

      National Mustard Day is held on the first Saturday in August at the National Mustard Museum in Middleton, Wisconsin, with free hot dogs and mustard tasting.

  7. Sunday 8 August 2049

    • International Cat Day

      Fun and quirkyInternational

      A day celebrating cats and promoting their welfare, held every year on 8 August.

  8. Monday 9 August 2049

  9. Tuesday 10 August 2049

    • World Lion Day

      AwarenessInternational

      Held on 10 August, World Lion Day raises awareness of the decline of wild lions and gathers support for their conservation.

  10. Wednesday 11 August 2049

    • World Steelpan Day

      AwarenessInternational

      World Steelpan Day on 11 August celebrates the steelpan, the musical instrument from Trinidad and Tobago, and its cultural importance.

  11. Thursday 12 August 2049

    • International Youth Day

      AwarenessInternational

      International Youth Day on 12 August highlights the role of young people in building fair and sustainable societies.

    • World Elephant Day

      AwarenessInternational

      Marked on 12 August, World Elephant Day draws attention to threats facing Asian and African elephants, such as poaching and habitat loss.

  12. Friday 13 August 2049

    • National Prosecco Day (US)

      Fun and quirky

      National Prosecco Day falls on 13 August and is marked mainly in the United States by Prosecco producers, importers, bars and retailers.

  13. Saturday 14 August 2049

    • National Financial Awareness Day (US)

      Awareness

      National Financial Awareness Day, on 14 August, is a US prompt to review personal finances, set money goals and build better financial habits.

  14. Sunday 15 August 2049

    • Assumption of Mary

      Religious and culturalInternational

      The Assumption of Mary on 15 August is the Catholic feast celebrating Mary being taken up into heaven, a holy day of obligation.

    • National Relaxation Day (US)

      Fun and quirky

      National Relaxation Day, on 15 August, encourages people in the United States to set aside time for themselves and let go of stress.

  15. Monday 16 August 2049

    • National Rum Day (US)

      Fun and quirky

      National Rum Day falls on 16 August and is marked mainly in the United States by bars, distillers and drinks retailers with rum cocktails and offers.

  16. Wednesday 18 August 2049

    • International Pinot Noir Day

      Fun and quirkyInternational

      International Pinot Noir Day, on 18 August, is marked by wine producers and drinkers around the world, with strong support from New Zealand's wine industry.

  17. Thursday 19 August 2049

    • International Orangutan Day

      AwarenessInternational

      International Orangutan Day, also called World Orangutan Day, is held on 19 August to raise awareness of the threats facing orangutans and their forest habitat.

    • National Aviation Day

      Awareness

      National Aviation Day on 19 August celebrates the history and progress of flight in the United States.

    • World Humanitarian Day

      AwarenessInternational

      World Humanitarian Day on 19 August honours aid workers and calls for the protection of people who deliver humanitarian help.

    • World Photography Day

      Fun and quirkyInternational

      World Photography Day on 19 August celebrates the art, science and history of photography and encourages people to share their own pictures.

  18. Friday 20 August 2049

    • Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

      Awareness

      Held on 20 August, this day draws attention to the high rates of HIV in the southern United States.

    • World Mosquito Day

      AwarenessInternational

      Held on 20 August, World Mosquito Day marks Sir Ronald Ross's 1897 discovery that mosquitoes transmit malaria, and highlights mosquito borne diseases.

  19. Saturday 21 August 2049

  20. Sunday 22 August 2049

  21. Monday 23 August 2049

  22. Thursday 26 August 2049

    • National Dog Day

      Fun and quirky

      A US day celebrating dogs and encouraging adoption from shelters and rescues, held every year on 26 August.

    • Women's Equality Day

      Awareness

      A US day on 26 August marking the certification in 1920 of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.

  23. Friday 27 August 2049

    • World Lake Day

      AwarenessInternational

      World Lake Day on 27 August raises awareness of lakes and the need to manage and protect them sustainably.

  24. Saturday 28 August 2049

    • National Park Week

      Awareness28 August to 5 September 2049

      National Park Week celebrates America's national parks with events and a fee-free entry day; in 2026 it ran from 22 to 30 August.

  25. Sunday 29 August 2049

    • International Day against Nuclear Tests

      AwarenessInternational

      The International Day against Nuclear Tests on 29 August raises awareness of the effects of nuclear test explosions and calls for them to end.

    • US Open (tennis)

      Sports and eventsInternational29 August to 12 September 2049

      The US Open is the last tennis Grand Slam of the year, held in New York, with the singles main draw usually running from late August to mid September.

  26. Monday 30 August 2049

  27. Tuesday 31 August 2049