A (Very) Warm Hello! August 2026 Holidays and Observances

Looking good August

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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Leo (July 23-August 22)

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Virgo (August 23-September 22)

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:

 

Time to stock up?

Do you need:

Friendship Day is August 1.

Friendship Day is August 3.

August is back to school time.

August is back-to-school time.

August Holidays and Observances  

All August:

Back to school

 

August 1:

National Girlfriends Day

 

August 2:

Sisters Day

 

August 3:

Friendship Day

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August 12 is National Middle Child Day.

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International Left Handers Day is August 13.

August 10:

Snoopy’s Birthday

  • Come on, we couldn’t not recognize our favorite beagle! If you have a Snoopy fan in your life, make them smile with a gift or card on his big day.

 

August 12:

Middle Child Day

 

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:

National Tell a Joke Day

Let's hear for the bossy ones. Foe those loud and proud women who stand up and speak up and speak out.

National Women’s Equality Day is August 26.

 

Just Because Mini Cards

Just Because Day is August 27.

August 26:

National Women’s Equality Day

 

August 27:

Just Because Day

 

August 28:

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

 

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A drawing of a collection of school supplies, including books, pencils, backpacks and notebooks.

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