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11 holidays observed on this day
Sunday, August 2 2026

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August 2 2026

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What August 2 celebrates

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

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Food Ice Cream United States

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

Treat yourself to some deliciousness on National Ice Cream Sandwich Day - indulge in your favorite flavors and enjoy a sweet treat!

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02
Friendship Day
Observance
Friendship Day

Make your Friendship Day memorable - plan a fun day with your besties and show them how much you care!

Relationships Friendship United States
03
National Sisters Day
Observance
National Sisters Day

Show your sister some love this National Sisters Day - take the time to bond and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Relationships Siblings United States
04
National Coloring Book Day
Observance
National Coloring Book Day

Color your way to happiness this National Coloring Book Day - grab your favorite coloring book and some crayons and let the creative fun begin!

Hobbies Arts & Crafts United States
05
American Family Day
Observance
American Family Day

Gather your loved ones and celebrate American Family Day - make lasting memories with fun activities, delicious food, and meaningful conversations!

Relationships Family United States
06
National Jacqueline Day
Observance
National Jacqueline Day

It's time to celebrate all the amazing people named Jacqueline on National Jacqueline Day! Show some love for your friends, family, and colleagues with this name.

Names International
07
National CAD Day
Observance
National CAD Day

Celebrate National CAD Day with the ultimate 3D designs - explore the latest CAD tools and software to create stunning visuals!

Tech Software United States
08
Psychic Day
Community origin
Psychic Day

Tap into your intuition and celebrate Psychic Day with tarot readings, crystal healing sessions, and more mystical experiences.

Fun Paranormal United States
09
National Hugh Day
Observance
National Hugh Day

Calling all Hughs! It's time to celebrate your name and uniqueness on National Hugh Day - share your stories, memories, and fun facts with us.

Names International
10
Virgin of Los Angeles Day
Observance
Virgin of Los Angeles Day

Honor the Virgin of Los Angeles on her special day with prayers, processions, and offerings to show your devotion and gratitude.

Religion Christian Costa Rica
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Republic Day in North Macedonia
Observance
Republic Day in North Macedonia

Get ready to show your pride and celebrate Republic Day in North Macedonia with parades, events, and cultural festivities honoring the country's independence!

Culture Civics Macedonia
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This week & month

28 month-long observances and 3 week-long ones that include August 2.

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 Farmers Market Week
August 2–8
National Farmers Market Week
Business
National Wellness Month
All of August
National Wellness Month
Health
Buddhist Lent
July 30 – October 18
Buddhist Lent
Religion
American Adventures Month
All of August
American Adventures Month
Travel
International Clown Week
August 1–7
International Clown Week
Careers
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
National Eisteddfod
August 1–8
National Eisteddfod
Culture
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