August is a tranquil month to savor the final days of warm weather and summer delicacies. It serves as a prelude to the autumn season, which is known for its cooler temperatures, invigorating air, and festive holiday traditions. The month, originally named Sextilis in Latin, was renamed August in the 8th century BC to honor Augustus Caesar, the first Roman emperor.
Here is a comprehensive list of official and unofficial holidays in August, which may vary in dates each year. These include celebrations like U.S. Air Force Day, World Lung Cancer Day, National Book Lover’s Day, and International Left-Handers Day. For those with a sweet tooth, there are numerous opportunities to indulge in National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, National Raspberries and Cream Day, National Pie Day, and many more unique celebrations.
**Major Holidays and Observances in August:**
– U.S. Air Force Day
– World Lung Cancer Day
– National Book Lover’s Day
– International Left-Handers Day
– National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
– National Raspberries and Cream Day
– National Pie Day
**August Daily Holidays and Observances:**
August 1: U.S. Air Force Day, National Girlfriends Day, Respect for Parents Day, National Mountain Climbing Day, Homemade Pie Day, National Spider-Man Day, National Planner Day, Swiss National Day, World Lung Cancer Day, Lammas Day
August 2: Dinosaurs Day, National Coloring Book Day, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, International Beer Day (first Friday), National Water Balloon Day
August 3: National Watermelon Day, Clean Your Floors Day, National Disc Golf Day, Sandcastle Day, National Mustard Day (first Saturday), National Campfire Day (first Saturday)
…
August 31: National Trail Mix Day, National Matchmaker Day, Eat Outside Day, National Zoo Awareness Day, World Distance Learning Day, International Overdose Awareness Day
**August’s Meteor Shower:** The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular and anticipated event of the month.
Discover the unique holidays and observances that make August a special month. The Perseid meteor shower peaks on warm August nights, visible from the northern hemisphere. It’s best to watch for them after midnight in mid-August, around the 11th to 13th, depending on the year.
August is filled with weekly celebrations such as: – International Clown Week (1-7) – International Assistance Dog Week (4-10) – National Farmers Market Week (4-10) – Exercise with Your Child Week (4-10) – National Video Game Week (first week) – National Scrabble Week (first week) – National Fraud Awareness Week (first week) – National Simplify Your Life Week (5-11) – National Smile Week (second week) – Elvis Week (9-17) – Bargain Hunting Week (12-18) – Friendship Week (third week) – Aviation Week (19-25) – World Water Week (23-27) – Be Kind to Humankind Week (25-31) Additionally, August is recognized for its monthly observances: – American Artist Appreciation Month – Back to School Month – Family Fun Month – Family Meal Month – Get Ready for Kindergarten Month – Happiness Happens Month – National Back To School Month – National Eye Exam Month – National Immunization Awareness Month – National Inventors Month – Black Business Month – National Golf Month – National Peach Month – National Sandwich Month – National Wellness Month – Summer Sun Safety Month *Denotes that date changes each year.