2026
August 2026 Holidays & Events
Complete guide to August 2026 holidays and events. 6 key dates, 21 working days, 10 weekend days. Download free printable August 2026 calendar.
Notable Dates & Historical Events
| Date | Event | Note |
|---|---|---|
| August 1 | Swiss National Day / World Lung Cancer Day | Switzerland / Awareness |
| August 6 | Hiroshima Day β Atomic bombing memorial (1945) | Peace memorial |
| August 8 | International Cat Day β Celebrating feline companions | International |
| August 9 | International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples | UN observance |
| August 12 | International Youth Day β Empowering young people | UN observance |
| August 13 | International Left-Handers Day β Celebrating left-handedness | International |
| August 15 | India Independence Day (1947) / Assumption of Mary | National / Religious |
| August 19 | World Photography Day / World Humanitarian Day | International / UN |
| August 23 | International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade | UNESCO |
| August 26 | Women's Equality Day β 19th Amendment ratified (1920) | United States |
| August 29 | International Day Against Nuclear Tests | UN observance |
Official Public Holidays & Observances
| Date | Holiday | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Monday | August Bank Holiday | Scotland, Ireland |
| August 15 | Assumption of Mary | Catholic countries |
| Last Monday | Summer Bank Holiday | England, Wales |
| August 9 | National Day | Singapore |
| August 17 | Independence Day | Indonesia |
| Variable | Back to School | Global |
August Bank Holiday β 1st Monday
Public holiday marking the start of summer holidays.
Assumption of Mary β August 15
Public holiday in France, Italy, Spain, Austria, and many more.
Summer Bank Holiday β Last Monday
Last major summer public holiday before autumn.
National Day β August 9
Celebrates Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965.
Independence Day β August 17
Celebrates independence from the Netherlands. 280+ million celebrate.
Back to School β Variable
School year begins in many Northern Hemisphere countries.
Month at a Glance
Planning Tips & Resources
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External Resources
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