Monday
August 2
16 holidays and observances fall on this day.
World Alternative Games
Celebrate the World Alternative Games on the first Monday of August. Quirky sports, eccentric competitions, and fun in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales.
National Friendship Day
👫 National Friendship Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday of August. This year, the holiday falls on August 7.
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is celebrated on August 2nd, 2022. In honor of this tasty holiday, let's take a look at the history of this dessert and how to best celebrate this special day.
National Coloring Book Day
Celebrate National Coloring Book Day on August 2 — a relaxing, creative holiday encouraging people of all ages to rediscover the simple joy of coloring with crayons, pencils, or markers.
National CAD Day
National CAD Day on August 2 celebrates computer-aided design and the professionals who use it. Learn history, importance, and how to join the celebration.
British Columbia Day
British Columbia Day is a statutory holiday on the first Monday of August. Learn about its history, importance, and how to celebrate this Canadian
Civic Holiday
Civic Holiday unites communities across Canada every first Monday of August. Learn about its history, importance, and how to celebrate this unique
Terry Fox Day
Terry Fox Day in Manitoba honors the Canadian hero's Marathon of Hope. Learn about its history, importance, and how to observe this inspiring day.
New Brunswick Day
New Brunswick Day celebrates the province's history and culture on the first Monday of August. Learn about its importance and how to celebrate.
Northern Territory Picnic Day
Northern Territory Picnic Day is a public holiday on the first Monday of August, celebrating community, history, and the outdoors in Australia's NT.
Heritage Day in Alberta
Celebrate Heritage Day in Alberta on the first Monday of August. Learn the history, importance, and ways to honor the province's diverse cultural heritage.
Virgin of Los Angeles Day
Learn about Virgin of Los Angeles Day in Costa Rica, its history, significance, and how to celebrate this August 2 public holiday honoring the patron
Kadooment Day
Kadooment Day is a vibrant public holiday in Barbados marking the finale of the Crop Over Festival with colorful costumes, music, and street parties.
Republic Day in North Macedonia
Republic Day in North Macedonia on August 2 commemorates the Ilinden Uprising and the first ASNOM assembly. Learn about its history and celebrations.
New South Wales Bank Holiday
New South Wales Bank Holiday on the first Monday of August gives bank employees a day off. Learn its history, importance, and how to celebrate.
Natal Day
Natal Day is a non-statutory holiday in Nova Scotia, Canada, celebrated on the first Monday in August with parades, fireworks, and community events.
Coming up next
Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day
Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day on August 3 unites communities to spread vital information and support for those affected by this rare congenital condition.
National Watermelon Day
🍉 National Watermelon Day is a day to celebrate one of world's favorite fruits – the watermelon! This fruit has been enjoyed by people all over the world for centuries.
National Grab Some Nuts Day
Celebrate National Grab Some Nuts Day on August 3 by enjoying tasty and nutritious nuts. Learn about the history, importance, and fun ways to observe this
National Night Out
Learn about National Night Out, an annual event on the first Tuesday of August that brings neighbors together to build safer communities. Find history
Clean Your Floors Day
Clean Your Floors Day on August 3 encourages sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming for a healthier home. Learn history, importance, and ways to celebrate.
Commerce Day
Commerce Day in Iceland honors workers' contributions to the economy. Celebrated annually on August 3, learn about its history and traditions.
Pidjiguiti Day
Pidjiguiti Day on August 3 commemorates the 1959 massacre of dockworkers in Guinea-Bissau, a key event in the country's independence struggle.
Festival Monday
Festival Monday on August 3 celebrates summer fun before the holiday season. Enjoy music, food, and community at festivals across the UK and beyond.
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