August Fun Days

August is known for many things, including the dog days of summer. It was originally called Sextilis but later renamed Augustus in honor of the first emperor of Rome, Caesar Augustus.

We all need a little inspiration, so check out what unusual but fun days are celebrated in August.

These and more national days are found at National Day Calendar.

August 1

• National Girlfriends Day
• National Friendship Day– First Sunday in August
• National Sisters Day– First Sunday in August

August 2

• National Coloring Book Day
• National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

August 3

• National Watermelon Day
• National Grab Some Nuts Day
• National Night Out Day– First Tuesday in August (However, date may differ based on location due to extreme weather conditions in August. Check with local organizations for dates near you.)

August 4

• National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
• National Coast Guard Day

August 5

• National Underwear Day
• National Oyster Day
• National IPA Day– First Thursday in August

August 6

• National Root Beer Float Day
• International Beer Day– First Friday in August
• National Water Balloon Day– First Friday in August

August 7

• Purple Heart Day
• National Lighthouse Day
• National Disc Golf Day – First Saturday in August

August 8

• National Happiness Happens Day
• National Frozen Custard Day
• National Dollar Day

August 9

• National Rice Pudding Day
• National Book Lovers Day

August 10

• National Lazy Day
  National S’mores Day

August 11

• National Son’s and Daughter’s Day

August 12

• National Julienne Fries Day
• National Vinyl Record Day
• National Middle Child Day

August 13

• National Filet Mignon Day
• International Left Handers Day

August 14

• National Creamsicle Day
• National Bowling Day– Second Saturday in August
• National Garage Sale Day– Second Saturday in August

August 15

• National Relaxation Day
• National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
• World Honey Bee Day– Third Saturday in August

August 16

• National Tell a Joke Day
• National Roller Coaster Day
• National Rum Day

August 17

• National I LOVE My Feet Day!
• National Thrift Shop Day
• Black Cat Appreciation Day

August 18

• National Fajita Day
• National Mail Order Catalog Day
• National Pinot Noir Day

August 19

• National Aviation Day
• National Soft Ice Cream Day
• National Potato Day

August 20

• National Radio Day
• National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day 

August 21

• National Spumoni Day
• National Senior Citizens Day

August 22

• National Tooth Fairy Day

August 23

• National Sponge Cake Day
• National Cuban Sandwich Day

August 24

• National Maryland Day
• National Peach Pie Day
• National Waffle Day

August 25

• National Kiss and Make Up Day
• National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
• National Banana Split Day

August 26

• National Dog Day
• National Cherry Popsicle Day

August 27

• National Just Because Day

August 28

• National Thoughtful Day
• National Red Wine Day
• National Cherry Turnovers Day

August 29

• National Chop Suey Day
• National Lemon Juice Day

August 30

• National Toasted Marshmallow Day
• National Grief Awareness Day
• National Beach Day

August 31

• National Matchmaker Day
• National Trail Mix Day

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