A (Very) Warm Hello! August 2024 Holidays and Observances
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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)
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:
- 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 4.
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 4:
Sisters Day
Friendship Day
- What is Friendship Day?
- Shop friendship cards
- See what to write in a friendship card
- Share these friendship quotes
- See over 50 fun things to do with friends
August 8:
International Cat Day
- Calling all cat parents! This day is for you. Browse cat cards and gifts
August 9:
National Book Lovers Day
- Shop Hallmark gift books
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.
- If you need ideas for having fun together, try one of these awesome crafts.
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 19:
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)
- What is it? A Hindu celebration of universal brotherhood and sisterhood. Learn more about the holiday here.
August 21:
Senior Citizens Day
August 26:
National Dog Day
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
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. We’ve put together a list of fun and fuss-free ways to pack and wrap gifts.
Our favorite back-to-school ideas for parents
Make this their best school year yet with yummy lunch ideas, sweet DIYs and more!
Graduation gift ideas for every level of education
Whether they’re graduating kindergarten or grad school, we’ve got meaningful gifts to celebrate the big day.
August Celebration Planner
![A printed August 2024 celebration planner page sitting on a home office desktop, surrounded by desk accessories.](https://ideas.hallmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08_August_Planner.jpg)
Download this August Celebration Planner page to help you keep track of this month’s special moments. IT’S FREE!
Digital Wallpapers
![A laptop screen displaying the free August downloadable desktop wallpaper, with a mobile phone displaying the free downloadable mobile wallpaper lying nearby.](https://ideas.hallmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/08_August_24_Wallpapers.jpg)
Let this beautiful design inspire you to create or DIY something. Download your free August digital wallpapers below.
August Birthday Cake Toppers
![An August birthday cake topper that says,](https://ideas.hallmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/08_Q3CakeToppers_2024_AUG-1.png)
Send August babies ALL THE celebratory vibes with these free downloadable cake toppers.
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