A (Very) Warm Hello! August 2023 Holidays and Observances
Is it hot enough for you? Well, we’re here to add some extra sizzle. It’s time to flip the calendar page, check out August holidays and observances, and start thinking about who we’re connecting with this month. We’ve shared some ideas to help you celebrate.
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Your Special Days in August
Grab your calendar and a notepad. We’ve listed holidays below for you to add (and make lists of people you want to send cards, letters and gifts to). For your personal list, think about:
- Birthdays
- Weddings and anniversaries
- New babies and showers
- New jobs, promotions and retirements
- Thank-you notes
- Special events
- People you’re thinking about or praying for
- Folks you’ve been meaning to get in touch with
- Friends who need some extra care
Time to stock up?
Do you need:
Friendship Day is August 6.
August is back-to-school time.
August Holidays and Observances
All August:
Back to school
- Shop cards to encourage kids at school
- Stock up on your favorite Crayola school supplies
August 2:
National Coloring Book Day
August 6:
Sisters Day
Friendship Day
- What is Friendship Day?
- Shop friendship cards
- See what to write in a friendship card
- Share these friendship quotes
August 8:
International Cat Day
- Calling all cat daddies and kitty mamas! This day is for you. Browse cat cards and gifts
August 9:
National Book Lovers Day
August 10:
National Lazy Day
August 11 is National Sons…
…and Daughters Day.
August 11:
National Sons and Daughters Day
- What is it? A day set aside to spend time with your children.
- Browse ideas for what to do
August 12:
Middle Child Day
International Youth Day
- What is it? It’s a day created by the United Nations to encourage young people’s voices, actions and ideas.
August 13:
International Left Handers Day
- What is it? A celebration of lefties and is intended to raise awareness of difficulties created by a mostly right-handed world.
August 16:
Tell A Joke Day
- Did you hear the one about how laughter is good for you?
- A mom, grandma and son walk into a Hallmark store. Not a joke. Just a suggestion.
- Browse these cards with jokes on them
National Dog Day is August 26.
National Women’s Equality Day is August 26.
August 21:
Senior Citizens Day
August 26:
National Dog Day
- Celebrate your best friend today.
- Shop dog cards and gifts https://www.hallmark.com/search?q=pet+dogs&oq=pet+dogs
National Women’s Equality Day
- Share these empowering quotes for women by Hallmark writers.
August 28:
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
- What is it? A day to remember pets who are no longer with us.
- What to write in a pet sympathy card
- Shop cards & gifts
August 30:
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)
- What is it? A Hindu celebration of universal brotherhood and sisterhood. Learn more about the holiday here.
More Ideas for August
30 ways to wrap and mail packages
Do you hold on to your most meaningful cards and letters? You’re not the only one. A shoebox will get the job done, but take a peek at these chic ways to put your favorites on display.
Roll out some wrap and send gifts in style
Sending gifts to your loved ones is an easy way to be creative and share your masterpiece with someone else. Want some stylish We’ve put together a list of fun and fuss-free ways to pack and wrap gifts.
Plan first-day-of-school pictures
Get this free printable and customizable sign for those first-day-of-school photos!
Show kids they can change the world
Back-to-school time is a great time to encourage our kids to do stuff that makes a real difference. New Little World Changers gifts and cards focus on values like being kind, brave and authentic.
August Celebration Planner
Download this August Celebration Planner page to help you keep track of this month’s special moments. IT’S FREE!
Digital Wallpapers
Let this beautiful design inspire you to create or DIY something. Download your free August digital wallpapers below.
August Birthday Cake Toppers
Send August babies ALL THE celebratory vibes with these free downloadable cake toppers.
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