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August 2026 CalendarDownload printable August 2026 calendar with holidays and important dates. |
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August 2026 Important Days
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National Mountain Climbing Day 01 August, Saturday |
National Mountain Climbing Day celebrates adventure enthusiasts and promotes trekking, mountaineering, and exploration of nature’s highest peaks. |
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National Friendship Day 02 August, Sunday |
National Friendship Day celebrates strong bonds of friendship, encouraging people to appreciate friends and strengthen relationships with love and trust. |
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Sisters' Day 02 August, Sunday |
Sisters' Day honors the special bond between sisters, celebrating love, care, and lifelong companionship shared within families. |
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Hiroshima Day 06 August, Thursday |
Hiroshima Day remembers victims of the atomic bombing and promotes global peace, nuclear disarmament, and awareness of war consequences. |
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National Handloom Day 07 August, Friday |
National Handloom Day celebrates India’s rich textile heritage, honoring weavers and promoting traditional handloom products across the country. |
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Quit India Movement Day 08 August, Saturday |
Quit India Movement Day marks a historic call for independence in 1942, honoring the courage and unity of Indians in the freedom struggle. |
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Nagasaki Day 09 August, Sunday |
Nagasaki Day remembers victims of the atomic bombing and reinforces the global message of peace, humanity, and nuclear disarmament. |
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Sawan Shivratri 11 August, Tuesday |
Sawan Shivratri is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with fasting, prayers, and temple visits during the holy month of Shravan. |
August 2026 World/International Observances
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World Lung Cancer Day 01 August, Saturday |
World Lung Cancer Day raises awareness about prevention, early detection, and treatment of lung cancer while encouraging healthier lifestyles globally. |
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Start of World Breastfeeding Week 01 August, Saturday |
World Breastfeeding Week promotes the importance of breastfeeding for infant health, nutrition, and bonding while supporting mothers worldwide. |
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International Beer Day 06 August, Thursday |
International Beer Day celebrates the craft and culture of beer, bringing people together to appreciate brewers, bartenders, and social connections. |
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International Day of the World's Indigenous People 09 August, Sunday |
This day celebrates indigenous cultures, traditions, and rights while promoting inclusion, dignity, and sustainable development globally. |
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International Youth Day 12 August, Wednesday |
International Youth Day highlights the role of young people in society, promoting empowerment, education, and active participation in global development. |
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World Elephant Day 12 August, Wednesday |
World Elephant Day raises awareness about elephant conservation, protecting habitats, and ensuring the survival of these majestic animals. |
August 2026 Purnima,Ekadashi and Amabasya
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Kamika Ekadashi
09 August, Sunday
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Kamika Ekadashi 2026 is a sacred fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed for spiritual purification, removal of sins, and attaining peace, prosperity, and divine blessings. |
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Hariyali Amavasya / Shravana Amavasya
12 August, Wednesday
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Shravana Amavasya 2026, also known as Hariyali Amavasya, is observed with prayers, pitru tarpan, and rituals for ancestors, bringing peace, prosperity, and spiritual harmony. |
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Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
22 August, Saturday
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Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 is observed for blessings of children, where devotees fast and worship Lord Vishnu for happiness, prosperity, and family well-being. |
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Shravana Purnima / Raksha Bandhan
28 August, Friday
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Raksha Bandhan 2026, celebrated on Shravana Purnima, honors the sacred bond between brothers and sisters with rakhi rituals, love, protection, and lifelong emotional connection. |
