August signals the peak of summer, bringing with it blazing temperatures and long, golden evenings. This final month is the perfect time to savor summer’s warmth with ample amounts of both relaxation and adventure. Although big celebrations like Memorial Day and Independence Day are in the rearview mirror, August is also packed with unexpected holidays and observances worth celebrating.
As one would expect from the season, August brings with it plenty of summer dessert adjacent days like National Ice Cream Sandwich Day and National Peach Pie Day. The Drummond dogs will also be glad to know that there are two days dedicated to celebrating those precious pooches: National Spoil Your Dog Day and National Dog Day! And what about the delicious National Bacon-Lovers Day? That’s only scratching the surface.
To help you make the most of the dog days of summer, here’s a full list of August holidays and observances in 2025. After all, who could resist throwing a few more summer parties before the season comes to a close?
August Daily Holidays and Observances
- August 1: International Beer Day, Homemade Pie Day, National Girlfriend Day, National Planner Day, National Spider-Man Day, Swiss National Day, National Mountain Climbing Day, World Lung Cancer Day
- August 2: National Campfire Day, National Clown Day, National Coloring Book Day, National Disc Golf Day, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, National Mustard Day, National Water Balloon Day, Sandcastle Day
- August 3: Clean Your Floors Day, International Forgiveness Day, National Friendship Day, National Sisters Day, National Watermelon Day,
- August 4: Assistance Dog Day, National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, National White Wine Day
- August 5: Blogger Day, National Oyster Day
- August 6: Farmworker Appreciation Day, Fiesta de San Salvador, National Fresh Breath Day, National Root Beer Float Day
- August 7: National Lighthouse Day, National Raspberries and Cream Day, Purple Heart Day
- August 8: International Cat Day, National Kool-Aid Day, National Dollar Day, National Frozen Custard Day, National Mochi Day, National Pickleball Day, Take a Penny, Leave a Penny Day
- August 9: Garage Sale Day, International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, National Book Lovers Day, National Hand Holding Day, National Rice Pudding Day, National Women’s Day
- August 10: National Bowling Day, National Lazy Day, National S’mores Day, National Spoil Your Dog Day, World Lion Day
- August 11: Play in the Sand Day, National Face Mask Day, National Hip Hop Day, National Raspberry Bombe Day
- August 12: International Youth Day, National Middle Child Day, National Vinyl Record Day, World Elephant Day
- August 13: National Filet Mignon Day, National Prosecco Day, International Left Handers Day
- August 14: Love Your Bookshop Day, National Creamsicle Day, World Calligraphy Day, World Lizard Day
- August 15: National Lemon Meringue Pie Day, National Relaxation Day
- August 16: National Authenticity Day, National Honey Bee Day, National Hawaiian Shirt Day, National Rum Day, National Roller Coaster Day, National Tell a Joke Day
- August 17: International Geocaching Day, International Homeless Animals Day, National Black Cat Appreciation Day, National Nonprofit Day, National Thrift Shop Day
- August 18: Bad Poetry Day, National Couple’s Day, National Fajita Day, National Ice Cream Pie Day, World Breast Cancer Research Day
- August 19: International Bow Day, International Orangutan Day, National Aviation Day, National Photography Day, National Potato Day, World Humanitarian Day
- August 20: National Bacon-Lovers Day, National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day, National Radio Day
- August 21: National Spumoni Day, National Senior Citizens Day, World Daffodil Day
- August 22: National Bao Day, National Burger Day, National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day, National Tooth Fairy Day, World Plant Milk Day
- August 23: Buttered Corn Day, Hug Your Sweetheart Day, International Blind Dog Day, National Cuban Sandwich Day, National Sponge Cake Day
- August 24: Pluto Demoted Day, National Peach Pie Day, National Waffle Day
- August 25: National Banana Split Day, National Kiss and Make Up Day, National Park Service Day, National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
- August 26: National Cherry Popsicle Day, National Dog Day, Women’s Equality Day
- August 27: International Lottery Day, National Banana Lovers Day, National Just Because Day, World Rock Paper Scissors Day
- August 28: National Bow Tie Day, National Cherry Turnover Day, National Red Wine Day
- August 29: Chinese Valentine's Day (Daughters Festival), Lemon Juice Day, More Herbs, Less Salt Day, National Chop Suey Day
- August 30: Frankenstein Day, International Whale Shark Day, International Bacon Day, National Bat Night, National Beach Day, National Grief Awareness Day, National Holistic Pet Day, National Toasted Marshmallow Day
- August 31: Eat Outside Day, National Matchmaker Day, National Trail Mix Day, National Zoo Awareness Day
August Weekly Holidays and Observances
- International Clown Week (August 1 — 7)
- National Breastfeeding Week (1-7)
- Exercise with Your Child Week (August 3 — 9)
- International Assistance Dog Week (August 3 — 9)
- National Farmers Market Week (August 3 — 9)
- National Stop on Red Week (3 — 9)
- National Simplify Your Life Week (August 4 — 10)
- Elvis Week (August 8 — 16)
- National Scrabble Week (9 — 13)
- National Bargain Hunting Week (August 11 — 17)
- National Aviation Week (August 19 — 25)
- World Water Week (August 24 — 28)
- Brake Safety Week (24 — 30)
- Be Kind to Humankind Week (August 25 — 31)
August Monthly Holidays and Observances
- American Artist Appreciation Month
- Back-to-School Month
- Black Business Month
- Dog Days of Summer (July 3 — August 11)
- Family Fun Month
- National Catfish Month
- National Eye Exam Month
- National Golf Month
- National Peach Month
- National Sandwich Month
- National Water Quality Month
- National Wellness Month
- Happiness Happens Month
- Romance Awareness Month
- Summer Sun Safety Month
Macie Reynolds
Assistant Editor
Macie Reynolds is the assistant editor of E-Commerce and SEO for The Pioneer Woman.
