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Thursday, August 13 2026

Thursday,
August 13 2026

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What August 13 celebrates

5 holidays observed around the world. Sorted by what people are loving today.

National Rap Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Pop Culture Music United States

National Rap Day

Crank up the beats and let your rhymes flow on National Rap Day

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International Lefthanders Day
Community origin
International Lefthanders Day

Celebrate International Lefthanders Day and show your support for lefties everywhere - join us in recognizing the special gifts they bring to the world!

Fun Unique International
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National Filet Mignon Day
Food observance
National Filet Mignon Day

Celebrate National Filet Mignon Day with the most delicious cut of steak - get ready for a luxurious dining experience!

Food Meat United States
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National Prosecco Day
Food observance
National Prosecco Day

Celebrate National Prosecco Day with a refreshing glass of bubbly - cheers to good times and great memories!

Food Alcohol United States
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Obon Festival
Observance
Obon Festival

Get ready to dance, eat delicious food, and honor ancestors at the vibrant Obon Festival - a celebration of life and culture.

Religion Buddhist Japan
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ALSO HAPPENING

This week & month

29 month-long observances and 2 week-long ones that include August 13.

Happiness Happens Month
All of August
Happiness Happens Month
Health
Black Business Month
All of August
Black Business Month
Business
​Back to School Month
All of August
​Back to School Month
School
National Civility Month
All of August
National Civility Month
Awareness
National Traffic Awareness Month
All of August
National Traffic Awareness Month
Awareness
National Breastfeeding Month
All of August
National Breastfeeding Month
Awareness
Family Fun Month
All of August
Family Fun Month
Relationships
National Peach Month
All of August
National Peach Month
Food
National Sandwich Month
All of August
National Sandwich Month
Food
National Hair Loss Awareness Month
All of August
National Hair Loss Awareness Month
Awareness
National Immunization Awareness Month
All of August
National Immunization Awareness Month
Awareness
Psoriasis Awareness Month
All of August
Psoriasis Awareness Month
Awareness
National Language Month
All of August
National Language Month
School
American Artist Appreciation Month
All of August
American Artist Appreciation Month
Careers
Child Support Awareness Month
All of August
Child Support Awareness Month
Awareness
Summer Sun Safety Month
All of August
Summer Sun Safety Month
Health
National Golf Month
All of August
National Golf Month
Sports
National Wellness Month
All of August
National Wellness Month
Health
Elvis Week
August 9–17
Elvis Week
Culture
Buddhist Lent
July 30 – October 18
Buddhist Lent
Religion
Afternoon Tea Week
August 10–16
Afternoon Tea Week
Food
American Adventures Month
All of August
American Adventures Month
Travel
Brecon Jazz Festival
August 7–21
Brecon Jazz Festival
Pop Culture
National Eye Exam Month
All of August
National Eye Exam Month
Health
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
All of August
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Awareness
Gastroparesis Awareness Month
All of August
Gastroparesis Awareness Month
Awareness
National Fishing Month
July 24 – August 30
National Fishing Month
Sports
South Asian Heritage Month
July 17 – August 17
South Asian Heritage Month
Culture
MedicAlert Awareness Month
All of August
MedicAlert Awareness Month
Awareness
Rawgust
All of August
Rawgust
Health
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
All of August
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
Awareness
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