August 2022 Events Celebrations & Special Days
Events, celebrations, awareness events, saint's days, annual campaigns - UK and global festivities happening in August 2022.
It's high summer, and August is the month when we celebrate Yorkshire Day, Sea Serpent Day and World Infinity Day.
Here are the fun events happening this August in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as well as around the world.
Commonwealth Games 2022
28th Jul to 8th Aug 2022
The Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. In 2022 it will be held in Birmingham UK.
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Yorkshire Day
1st Aug 2022
Celebrated on 1st August each year to promote the historic English county of Yorkshire.
International Owl Awareness Day
4th Aug 2022
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 2022
A day to ponder on the myth of sea serpents.
International Cat Day
8th Aug 2022
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 2022
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 2022
Yes, this really is a thing. Just have some rice pudding today. Enjoy!
World Lion Day
10th Aug 2022
Founded by Big Cat Rescue to highlight the importance of the lion globally and to raise lion conservation awareness worldwide.
World Elephant Day
12th Aug 2022
A day to bring attention to the urgent plight of Asian and African elephants. World Elephant Day asks you to experience elephants in non-exploitive and sustainable environments where elephants can thrive under care and protection.
Left Handers Day
13th Aug 2022
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 2022
Awareness for orangutangs around the world, some of which are facing extinction within the next two decades.
World Photo Day
19th Aug 2022
World Photo Day is an international photography event on August 19th that celebrates the passion for photography in our communities.
International Dog Day
24th Aug 2022
A day to celebrate man's best friend.
National Dog Day
26th Aug 2022
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
27th Aug to 28th Aug 2022
A night to celebrate bats and learn about the way bats live and their needs with presentations, exhibitions and bat walks.
Summer Bank Holiday
31st Aug 2022
Last bank holiday in England and Wales before Christmas!
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