Weird August Holidays and Observances

Often, it seems like all the most well known holidays and observances happen in every other month except August. Actually, there are quite a few holidays and observances that happen in the month of August. These are real bonafide observances celebrated by like minded people across the nation and even the world. Friendship Day occurs on August 2 and has gained growing popularity. Son's and daughters day occurs on August 11th and is also gaining popularity. In this article we delve into the weird and more obscure holidays and observances. For example, did you know that there is a National Chocolate Chip Day, National Underwear Day, Kool-Aid Day? It's true! We get the ball rolling with World Wide Web Day which occurs on August 1 each year.

Weird Holidays And Observances List

World Wide Web Day - August 1
Friendship Day - August 1
Girlfriends Day - August 1
Watermelon Day - August 3
National Chocolate Chip Day - August 3
International Beer Day - August 5
National Underwear Day - August 5
National Fresh Breath Day - August 6
Wiggle Your Toes Day - August 6
National Mustard Day - August 7
Happiness Happens Day - August 8
S'Mores Day - August 10
IBM PC Day - August 12
Kool Aid Day - August 13
National Garage Sale Day - August 14
National Relaxation Day - August 15
National Tell A Joke Day - August 16
National Thrift Shop Day - August 17
Cupcake Day - August 18
Potato Day - August 19
National Radio Day - August 20
Men's Grooming Day - August 20
Hug Your Boss Day - August 21
Poet's Day - August 21
National Waffles Day - August 24
Kiss and Makeup Day - August 25
According to Hoyle Day - August 29
National Toasted Marshmallow Day - August 30

And of course don't forget to circle your calendar on the special holidays and observances and celebrate with like minded people across the nation. This can easily turn into a fun hobby celebrating these obscure holidays and events with friends and family. Find out more about unusual and wacky or obscure observances by visiting the links that are located below and don't forget to download one of the many free calendar templates to add your own wacky celebrations.

Links:

Free Calendars with Holidays

Year by Year Events and Holidays

Source:
Infoplease
The New York Public Library Desk Reference