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
• Respect for Parents Day

August 2

• National Coloring Book Day
• National Ice Cream Sandwich 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 Coast Guard Day
• National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

August 5

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

August 6

• National Root Beer Float Day
• National Wiggle Your Toes Day
• National Disc Golf Day – First Saturday in August

August 7

• American Family Day– First Sunday in August
• National Friendship Day– First Sunday in August
• National Sisters Day– First Sunday in August

August 8

• Global Sleep Under The Stars Night
• National Frozen Custard Day
• National Happiness Happens Day

August 9

• National Book Lovers Day
• National Rice Pudding Day

August 10

• Agent Orange Awareness Day
• National S’mores Day

August 11

• National Raspberry Bombe Day
• National Son’s and Daughter’s Day

August 12

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

August 13

• International Left Handers Day
• National Bowling Day– Second Saturday in August
• National Garage Sale Day– Second Saturday in August

August 14

• National Creamsicle Day
• National Spirit of ’45 Day
• National V-J Day

August 15

• National Leathercraft Day
• National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
• National Relaxation Day

August 16

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

August 17

• Black Cat Appreciation Day

• National Thrift Shop Day

August 18

• National Fajita Day
• National Ice Cream Pie Day

August 19

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

August 20

• National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day 
• National Radio Day
• World Honey Bee Day– Third Saturday in August

August 21

• National Senior Citizens Day
• National Spumoni Day

August 22

• National Surgical Oncologist Day
• National Tooth Fairy Day
• Never Bean Better Day

August 23

• National Cuban Sandwich Day
• National Ride the Wind Day
• National Sponge Cake Day

August 24

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

August 25

• National Banana Split Day
• National Kiss and Make up Day
• National Park Service Founders Day

August 26

• National Dog Day
• National Cherry Popsicle Day

August 28

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

August 29

• According to Hoyle Day
• National Chop Suey Day
• National Lemon Juice Day

August 30

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

August 31

• National Eat Outside Day
• National Trail Mix Day

Day* – Proclaimed in 2022

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