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Events In August 2025
Database of events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions occurring in August of this year.
August Events
Breastfeeding Week, World: August 1-7
Weekly
World Breastfeeding Week occurs during the first week of August. The purpose is to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding for mothers and children. Throughout this promotion, mothers are enc...
August
Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (PH)(1878/1944):...
Monthly
BUWAN NG WIKANG PAMBANSA: CELEBRATING LINGUISTIC HERITAGE Every August, the Philippines observes Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, {National Language Month), a nationwide celebration promoting and preserving the...
August
Catfish Month, Ntl.: August
Monthly
National Catfish Month occurs in August, championed by the US Catfish Institute. Farm-raised catfish have come a long way from their bottom-feeding ancestors. Catfish available today (fresh or frozen) a...
August
Cheerleading Safety Month: August
Monthly
Three Cheers for Cheerleading Safety Month Cheerleading Safety Month, initially observed in March, has been moved to August to align with the beginning of the school year and the start of many cheerleadi...
August
Child Support Awareness Month: August
Monthly
CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH: ADVOCATING FOR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. August marks Child Support Awareness Month in the United States, an initiative designed to raise awareness about the importance of...
August
Childfree Day, Intl.: August 1
Daily
Created in 1973 by the National Alliance for Optional Parenthood, International Childfree Day is a celebration of adults who choose not to have children and their unique contributions to society.
August
Children's Eye Health and Safety Month: Au...
Monthly
Each August, Prevent Blindness America focuses on children's eye health and safety. Adults and children can easily protect their eyes by wearing the proper sunglasses and a brimmed hat. Children are more...
August
Children's Vision and Learning Month: Augu...
Monthly
Children's eyes change as they grow. With 80% of learning requiring sight, Children's Vision and Learning Month was established in August to encourage parents to have their children's vision checked befor...
August
Cinemalaya (PH): August - September
Monthly
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is an annual film festival in the Philippines that showcases and celebrates independent films made by Filipino filmmakers. Established in 2005 by the Ci...
August
Civility Month, Ntl.: August
Monthly
NATIONAL CIVILITY MONTH: PROMOTING RESPECT AND COURTESY Every August, the United States observes National Civility Month, a campaign that fosters respect, courtesy, and polite behavior in all aspects of...
August
Clown Week, Intl.: August 1-7
Weekly
International Clown Week began in the United States as a Presidential proclamation by former President Richard Nixon and grew into an international event. In 1967 Clown Club of America members were urge...
August
Confederation Day, (CH)(1291): August 1
Daily
Confederation Day in Switzerland marks the anniversary of August 1, 1291, when Switzerland created a pact with several territories to form the Swiss Confederation. Confederation Day is a national holiday....
August
Cupcake Month, Ntl. (AU): August
Monthly
Australians celebrate National Cupcake Month to raise awareness and support the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The fundraiser covers the entire month, so Australians can choose an...
August
Czech Festival, Ntl (US-NE): August 1-3
Daily
The National Czech Festival in Wilber, Nebraska, is an annual. Nearly 50,000 people attend each year to celebrate Czech culture with food, dance, handicrafts, completions, and music. Annually the first we...
August
Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month:...
Monthly
One in 25 American families fight against Digestive Tract Paralysis daily. G-PACT supports these American families who fight against Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction (paralysis of the entire digestiv...
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