National Days for August

Choose a day in August to see national daily celebrations and observances.

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August 2026

Week 2 of 6 · Aug 2 – 9

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Sunday, August 2, 2026, 3 observances

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

National Coloring Book Day

August 2 | Birthdays And Events

Monday, August 3, 2026, 5 observances

National Watermelon Day

National Grab Some Nuts Day

National Georgia Day

August 3 | Birthdays And Events

National Hair Gloss Day

Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 3 observances

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

National Coast Guard Day

August 4 | Birthdays And Events

Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 4 observances

National Work Like A Dog Day

National Underwear Day

National Oyster Day

August 5 | Birthdays And Events

Thursday, August 6, 2026, 5 observances

National Root Beer Float Day

National Wiggle Your Toes Day

National Social Engineering Day

National Fresh Breath Day

August 6 | Birthdays And Events

Friday, August 7, 2026, 6 observances

Purple Heart Day

National Lighthouse Day

National Water Balloon Day

National Raspberries N’ Cream Day

August 7 | Birthdays And Events

National Sea Serpent Day

Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10 observances

National Happiness Happens Day

National Pickleball Day

Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor's Porch Day

National Whataburger Day

National Dollar Day

National Mochi Day

National Frozen Custard Day

Global Sleep Under The Stars Night

National Cbd Day

August 8 | Birthdays And Events

Sunday, August 9, 2026, 5 observances

National Book Lovers Day

National Veep Day

National Passion Fruit Day

National Rice Pudding Day

August 9 | Birthdays And Events

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