August Days
INTERNATIONAL MAHJONG DAY - August 1
Founded in 2018 by National Day Calendar® and Riichi Mahjong Central.
NATIONAL WATER BALLOON DAY - First Friday in August
Founded in 2019 by National Day Calendar® and NH Recreation Department's Camp Wanna Iguana Summer Camp.
NATIONAL COLORING BOOK DAY - August 2
Founded in 2015 by National Day Calendar® and Dover Publications®.
NATIONAL VFR DAY | First Saturday in August
Founded in 2023 by David Knott, Founder of the VFR (Veterans and First Responders) Foundation.
NATIONAL SUNFLOWER DAY | August 3, 2024
Founded in 2023 by National Day Calendar® and the National Sunflower Association and North Dakota Tourism.
NATIONAL HAIR GLOSS DAY | August 3
Founded in 2022 by National Day Calendar® and Redken.
NATIONAL GEORGIA DAY - August 3
Founded in 2017 by National Day Calendar® to celebrate Georgia as the 4th state to join the Union. National Day Calendar is committed to celebrating every aspect of our nation's diverse culture and history, which is why we proudly introduced National State Days. This initiative is our way of honoring each state in the order they joined the Union, offering a dedicated day to celebrate the unique heritage, achievements, and spirit of each state.
NATIONAL DISC GOLF DAY - First Saturday in August
Founded in 2016 by National Day Calendar® and Professional Disc Golf Association.
NATIONAL JAMAICAN PATTY DAY - First Saturday in August
Founded in 2015 by National Day Calendar® and Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery.
NATIONAL WHATABURGER DAY | August 8
Founded in 2023 by National Day Calendar® and Whataburger.
GLOBAL SLEEP UNDER THE STARS NIGHT - August 8
Founded in 2020 by National Day Calendar® and Eddie Bauer.
NATIONAL CONNECTICUT DAY - August 10
Founded in 2017 by National Day Calendar® to celebrate Connecticut as the 5th state to join the Union. National Day Calendar is committed to celebrating every aspect of our nation's diverse culture and history, which is why we proudly introduced National State Days. This initiative is our way of honoring each state in the order they joined the Union, offering a dedicated day to celebrate the unique heritage, achievements, and spirit of each state.
NATIONAL SHAPEWEAR DAY - August 10
Founded in 2017 by National Day Calendar and The Pink Room.
GLOBAL KINETIC SAND DAY - August 11
Founded in 2020 by National day Calendar and Kinetic Sand™.
NATIONAL PROSECCO DAY - August 13
Founded in 2016 by National Day Calendar® and Riondo Prosecco.
NATIONAL HAZY IPA DAY | Third Thursday in August
Founded in 2023 by National Day Calendar® and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
NATIONAL LEATHERCRAFT DAY - August 15
Founded in 2018 by National Day Calendar® and Tandy Leather.
NATIONAL MASSACHUSETTS DAY - August 17
Founded in 2017 by National Day Calendar® to celebrate Massachusetts the 6th state to join the Union. National Day Calendar is committed to celebrating every aspect of our nation's diverse culture and history, which is why we proudly introduced National State Days. This initiative is our way of honoring each state in the order they joined the Union, offering a dedicated day to celebrate the unique heritage, achievements, and spirit of each state.
NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY - August 17
Founded in 2017 by National Day Calendar® and Sherita J. Herring, a renowned speaker, best-selling author, and business strategist.
NATIONAL I LOVE MY FEET DAY!
Founded in 2015 by National Day Calendar® and Carolyn D. Jenkins.
NATIONAL FAJITA DAY - August 18
Founded in 2016 on National Day Calendar® and On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina.
NATIONAL ACCESSIBLE AIR TRAVEL DAY | August 20
Founded in 2022 by National Day Calendar® and All Wheels Up (AWU).
NATIONAL SURGICAL ONCOLOGIST DAY - August 22
Founded in 2019 by National Day Calendar® and Jenni Cherlin & the Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network.