August 2023 Observances for Your
Senior Activity Calendar
Find interesting and unique observances and holidays for you to use as inspiration for your senior activity program.
August 2023 Monthly Observances
- American Adventures Month
- American Artist Appreciation Month
- Boomers Making a Difference Month
- Bystander Awareness Month
- Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
- Children’s Vision and Learning Month
- Get Ready for Kindergarten Month
- Happiness Happens Month
- International Pirate Month
- Motorsports Awareness Month
- National Back-to-School Month
- National Black Business Month
- National Eye Exam Month
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- National Minority Donor Awareness Month
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
- Read-a-Romance Month
- What Will Be Your Legacy Month
August 2023 Weekly Observances
- International Clown Week (August 1-7)
- National Minority Donor Awareness Week (August 1-7)
- World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7)
- International Assistance Dog Week (August 6-12)
- National Exercise With Your Child Week (August 6-12)
- National Bargain Hunting Week (August 7-14)
- National Aviation Week (August 19-25)
- Be Kind to Humankind Week (August 25-31)
August 2023 Daily Observances
August 1
- Full Sturgeon Moon, so-called by Native Americans because of the prevalence of sturgeon fish at this time of year
- National Girlfriends Day
- National Night Out, an annual day to promote awareness of crime prevention and police-community partnerships
- National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
- Respect for Parents Day
- Rounds Resounding Day, a day to celebrate singing in rounds
- World Lung Cancer Day
August 2
- National Coloring Book Day
- National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
- Tu B’Av, an annual Jewish holiday that is celebrated as a holiday of love, like Valentine’s Day (begins at sundown on August 1)
August 3
- National Watermelon Day
August 4
- Coast Guard Day
- International Beer Day
- National White Wine Day
- Single Working Women’s Day
August 5
- International Hangover Day (National Hangover Day is January 1)
- National Mustard Day
- National Underwear Day
- Sandcastle Day
August 6
- National Disc Golf Day
- National Doll Day
- National Fresh Breath Day
- National Root Beer Float Day
- National Root Beer Float Day
- Psychic Day
- Sisters’ Day
- Wiggle Your Toes Day
August 7
- National Lighthouse Day
- Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day
- Professional Speakers Day
August 8
- Digital Nomad Day
- Happiness Happens Day
- International Cat Day
- National Dollar Day
- National Fried Chicken and Waffles Day
- Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbors’ Porch Night
- Wear Your Mother’s Jewelry Day
August 9
- Book Lovers Day
- International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
- National Rice Pudding Day
- Veep Day, the day Vice President Gerald Ford became president because of President Nixon’s resignation in 1974
August 10
- National Lazy Day
- National S’mores Day
- World Lion Day
August 11
- National Raspberry Tart Day
August 12
- International Youth Day
- Middle Child Day
- National Bowling Day
- National Garage Sale Day
- Vinyl Record Day
- World Elephant Day
August 13
- International Left-Handers Day
August 14
- National Creamsicle Day
- Navajo Code Talkers Day, recognizing the achievements of the Code Talkers who translated military messages in the Navajo language during World War II
- World Lizard Day
August 15
- Check the Chip Day, a day to remind pet owners to have their pets microchipped
- National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
- National Relaxation Day
August 16
- National Roller Coaster Day
- National Rum Day
- National Tell a Joke Day
- Surveillance Day
August 17
- Black Cat Appreciation Day
- National Nonprofit Day
- National Thrift Shop Day
August 18
- Bad Poetry Day
- National Badge Ribbon Day
- National Fajita Day
- National Ice Cream Pie Day
- Serendipity Day
August 19
- International Geocaching Day
- International Homeless Animals Day and Candlelight Vigils
- National Aviation Day
- National Honey Bee Day
- National Hot and Spicy Food Day
- National Potato Day
- World Humanitarian Day
- World Photography Day
August 20
- National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
- National Radio Day
- World Mosquito Day
August 21
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
- National Sweet Tea Day
- Poet’s Day
- World Senior Citizen’s Day
August 22
- Be an Angel Day, a day to serve someone else with one small act
- International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief History
- National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day
- National Eat a Peach Day
- National Tooth Fairy Day
August 23
- Find Your Inner Nerd Day
- International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition
- National Sponge Cake Day
August 24
- National Peach Pie Day
- National Waffle Day
August 25
- Kiss-and-Make-Up Day
- National Banana Split Day
- National Whiskey Sour Day
August 26
- International Bat Night (August 26-27)
- National Cherry Popsicle Day
- National Dog Day
- National Toilet Paper Day
- Women’s Equality Day
August 27
- National Pots De Creme Day, honoring the French custard dessert
- The Duchess Who Wasn’t Day, honoring the writer who took The Duchess as her pen name when writing her novels
August 28
- National Bow Tie Day
- National Cherry Turnover Day
- National Red Wine Day
- National Weed Out Hate Day
- Race Your Mouse Around the Icons Day, referring to the action most desktop users do as they wait for the screen to load
August 29
- According to Hoyle Day, a day promoting games to be played according to the rules
- International Day Against Nuclear Tests
- More Herbs, Less Salt Day
- National Lemon Juice Day
August 30
- International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances
- National Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 31
- International Overdose Awareness Day
- Love Litigating Lawyers Day
- National Trail Mix Day
