Celebrations Events & Special Days in August 2021
Events, celebrations, awareness events, saint's days, annual campaigns - UK and global festivities happening in August 2021.
Yorkshire Day
1st Aug 2021
Celebrated on 1 August to promote the historic English county of Yorkshire.
International Owl Awareness Day
4th Aug 2021
International Owl Awareness Day aims to celebrate one of the most iconic bird species and raise awareness to their plight in the wild and what we can all do to help protect them.
Sea Serpent Day
7th Aug 2021
A day to ponder on the myth of sea serpents.
International Cat Day
8th Aug 2021
Organised by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, this is a day to think about your furry friend and appreciate everything you love about them.
Universal & International Infinity Day
8th Aug 2021
Held on the 8th day of the 8th month of each year to celebrate and promote Philosophy and Philosophizing for the ordinary person.
Rice Pudding Day
9th Aug 2021
Yes, this really is a thing. Just have some rice pudding today. Enjoy!
World Lion Day
10th Aug 2021
Founded by Big Cat Rescue to highlight the importance of the lion globally and to raise lion conservation awareness worldwide.
Left Handers Day
13th Aug 2021
Your chance to tell your family and friends how proud you are of being left-handed, and also to raise awareness of the everyday issues that lefties face in a world designed for right-handers.
International Orangutan Day
19th Aug 2021
Awareness for orangutangs around the world, some of which are facing extinction within the next two decades.
International Dog Day
24th Aug 2021
A day to celebrate man's best friend.
Related: Top 10 Dog Walks In Britain
Summer Paralympics 2020
24th Aug to 5th Sep 2021
The world's biggest sporting event for athletes with a range of disabilities, held every four years. Postponed from 2020, this time it will be held in Tokyo Japan.
Related: Tokyo 2020 Olympics Colouring Pictures
National Dog Day
26th Aug 2021
US event that is celebrated by dog-lovers around the world. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness for dog adoption.
International Bat Night
28th Aug 2021
A night to celebrate bats and learn about the way bats live and their needs with presentations, exhibitions and bat walks.
Summer Bank Holiday
30th Aug 2021
Last bank holiday Monday before Christmas!
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