U.S. Calendar
Today's observances, tomorrow's highlights, and a full month overview in one place.
Today's events
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State Holiday Statehood Day (Hawaii)
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
Tomorrow's events
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
Events of the month in August 2026
World Breastfeeding Week
State HolidayAmerican Family Day (Arizona)
International Day of the World's Indigenous People
State HolidayVictory Day (Rhode Island)
World Steelpan Day
International Youth Day
State HolidayBennington Battle Day (Vermont)
World Humanitarian Day
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State HolidayStatehood Day (Hawaii)
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
International Day against Nuclear Tests
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
International Day for People of African Descent