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Events In August 2025
Database of events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions occurring in August of this year.
August Events
Waffle Day, Ntl. (1869): August 24
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National Waffle Day marks the anniversary of the first viable patent for a waffle iron on August 24, 1869, to Cornelius Swartwout, #US 94043 A.
August
William Wilberforce Day (1759): August 24
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William Wilberforce was a slavery abolitionist in England who spearheaded that nation’s first bill to end slavery in the British Parliament. His birthday, August 24, 1759, is noted around the world. In Oh...
August
World Bog Snorkeling Championships (UK): A...
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Every August since 1985, competitors from around the globe descend upon Britain's smallest town, Llanwrtyd Wells in Wales, for a competition stuck in the mire: the World Bog Snorkelling Championships. The...
August
World Water Week (SE): August 24-28 (est)
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ABOUT THE WORLD WATER WEEK CONFERENCE World Water Week is an annual event that gathers experts, policymakers, and organizations worldwide to discuss global water issues and solve water-related challenge...
August
Banana Split Day (1904): August 25
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Banana Split Day celebrates one of the most decadent desserts of all time, the banana split. The Banana Split was introduced at the Tassell Pharmacy in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on August 25, 1904, it is b...
August
Be Kind to Humankind Week: August 25-31
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Be Kind to Humankind Week (BK2HK) is an annual celebration of kindness recognized globally from August 25th-31st every year. The week consists of seven days, with each day having a specific action. Sund...
August
Elul (J): August 25 - September 22
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Elul is a month in the Hebrew calendar consisting of 29 days, the twelfth month of the year, and falls in August and September. Translated from Hebrew as “harvest,” Elul is a time of reflection in prepa...
August
Founder's Day, National Park Service (1916...
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On August 25, 1916, the Organic Act passed, establishing the United States National Park Service. The service is responsible for maintaining and protecting Federal parks, including national parks, monumen...
August
Heroes' Day, (PH)(1896): August 25
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Heroes' Day in the Philippines marks the anniversary of August 26, 1896, when the nation began its fight for independence from Spain. Heroes' Day is a national holiday on the last Monday of August.
August
Independence Day, (UY)(1825): August 25
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Independence Day in Uruguay marks the anniversary of August 25, 1825, when the nation declared its independence from Brazil. Independence Day is a national holiday.
August
Kiss and Make-up Day, Ntl.: August 25
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Kiss and Make-up Day comes every year before the start of the school year. If you’ve been holding a grudge, today is the day to bring it out in the open, kiss, and let animosity fall by the wayside. Crea...
August
Liberation Day, (CN)(1945): August 25
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Liberation Day in Hong Kong marks the anniversary of August 30, 1945, the withdrawal of Japanese troops from the city. The Chinese government discontinued Liberation Day in 1997 upon taking control of the...
August
Second-hand Wardrobe Day, Ntl.: August 25
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National Secondhand Wardrobe Day commemorates hand-me-downs, clothing passed down from an older sibling or friend, bought from, and donated to a thrift shop. During this day, people free up their wardrobe...
August
Summer Bank Holiday (UK): August 25
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Bank holidays are public holidays in several countries, most notably the United Kingdom and its former colonies. Bank holidays are days the banks are closed. Often the general population is given the day...
August
Whisky Sour Day, Ntl.: August 25
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The Whisky Sour cocktail has existed since at least 1862, when the recipe was published in "How to Mix Drinks". Whisky Sour is a sweet and sour cocktail with whisky at its base. In includes a sweet syru...
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