International Orangutan Day
International Orangutan Day is observed on August 19 each year, a global call to notice these remarkable great apes and the forests they keep alive through their daily lives and…
World Photography Day
World Photography Day is celebrated on August 19 each year, inviting people everywhere to share images and appreciate the art, craft, science, and history of photography as a global community…
National Photography Day
National Photography Day is celebrated on August 19 each year, a cheerful nod to the art, craft, and history of making pictures that connect us across time and distance. Many…
National Potato Day
National Potato Day is celebrated on August 19 each year, a cheerful excuse to honor the endlessly versatile spud and the comfort it brings to tables everywhere. History of National…
National Ice Cream Pie Day
National Ice Cream Pie Day is observed on August 18 each year, a cheerful excuse to celebrate the freezer-friendly dessert that marries cool ice cream with a crisp pie crust…
Never Give Up Day
Never Give Up Day is observed on August 18 each year, a cheerful reminder to celebrate perseverance, encourage one another through setbacks, and turn determination into daily action. 1 History…
World Breast Cancer Research Day
World Breast Cancer Research Day is observed on August 18 each year, a global moment to spotlight the science, people, and progress driving toward better prevention, detection, treatment, and—ultimately—a cure…
National Nonprofit Day
National Nonprofit Day is observed on August 17 each year, a cheerful reminder to recognize the people and organizations that keep communities moving through service, advocacy, and generosity. History of…
National I Love My Feet Day
National I Love My Feet Day is celebrated every year on August 17, inviting everyone to appreciate their hardworking feet and give them the care they deserve. History of National…
World Honey Bee Day
World Honey Bee Day is observed on the third Saturday in August, a cheerful nudge to appreciate honey bees, support beekeepers, and learn simple ways to protect these tiny agricultural…