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Events In August 2025
Database of events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions occurring in August of this year.
August Events
National Day, (SG)(1965): August 9
Daily
National Day in Singapore marks the anniversary of August 9, 1965, the day Singapore gained its independence from Malaysia. National Day is a national holiday.
August
Polka Day, Ntl.: August 9
Daily
International Polka Day commemorates the polka dance. On this day, people who love polka dance to it. Originating in Eastern Europe, the polka was trendy during the pre-WWII period.
August
Raksha Bandhan (Siblings Day) (H): August...
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Raksha Bandhan can also be called Siblings Day. It is a celebration of sibling love observed on the Purnima of Sawan in the Hindu calendar. Raksha Bandhan is an ancient observance ripe with myth and his...
August
Rice Pudding Day, Ntl.: August 9
Daily
Rice pudding is made from rice mixed with milk, water, cream, and spices. It is a traditional dish at Hindu weddings and originated in Asia, making its way to Europe during the 1300s. The earliest writt...
August
Royal Queensland Show Ekka (AU-WA): August...
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Officially known as the Royal Queensland Show, this celebration is the most significant cultural exhibition in Brisbane, held at its exhibition grounds. Attendees enjoy competitions, educational displays,...
August
Science Week, Ntl.,(AU): August 9-17 (est)
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NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK IN AUSTRALIA: CELEBRATING INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY National Science Week, held annually in August, is Australia's premier event celebrating science, technology, engineering, and mat...
August
Send an E-card Day: August 9
Daily
Send an E-card Day aims to show how as small as sending an e-card to someone can create a positive effect on that person. People send a personalized e-cards to show their appreciation to friends and famil...
August
Veep Day (1974): August 9
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On August 9, 1974, President Richard Nixon became the first president to resign from office in US history. That same day, his ‘veep’ Vice President Gerald Ford assumed the presidency and became the 38th p...
August
Bhadrapada (H): August 10 - September 7
Monthly
Bhadra (Bhadrapada or Bhaado Bhadra) is the sixth month in the Hindu calendar and occurs at the end of summer in the northern hemisphere. The month is among four sacred to Hindus and considered ideal fo...
August
Dog, Spoil Your Dog Day: August 10
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The actual origins of this event are unclear. However, national retailer Pet Food Direct (now Chewy) has taken up the mantel in promoting this day and offers the following suggestions for National Spoil Y...
August
Duran Duran Appreciation Day, Ntl.: August...
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National Duran-Duran Appreciation Day is a yearly event that honors the band Duran-Duran. Created by a Michigan disc jockey on this day as his birthday gift to himself, National Duran Duran Appreciation...
August
Gay Uncles, Guncles Day: August 10
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NATIONAL GAY UNCLES DAY: CELEBRATING DIVERSE FAMILY BONDS Every year, on the second Sunday in August, families across the United States come together to celebrate National Gay Uncles Day, (also known as...
August
Herbert Hoover Day, (US-IA): August 10
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Herbert Hoover Day is an annual celebration in Iowa, proclaimed by the Governor. Herbert Hoover was born in Iowa on August 10, 1874. As the 31st American President, he had the unenviable job of leading t...
August
Independence Day, (EC)(1809): August 10
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Independence Day in Ecuador marks the anniversary of August 10, 1809, the official declaration of independence from Spain. Freedom occurred on May 24, 1822. Independence Day is a national holiday.
August
Independence Day, (TD)(1960): August 10
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Independence Day in Chad marks the anniversary of August 11, 1960, the official day of independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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