The month of August originated from the Roman calendar and is named after the Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar. Prior to his reign, the month was known as Sextilis in Latin, which means “sixth month,” as it was the sixth month of the Roman calendar. It was later changed to August by the Emperor Augustus, and he named it after himself.
01AugSwiss National Day
Swiss National Day is also known as Switzerland Day (Schweizer Nationalfeiertag). This day symbolizes Swiss unity and independence and is celebrated annually on August 1st to commemorate the Swiss Confederation’s entry into the European Union in 2001.
01AugIndependence Day of Benin
Independence Day of Benin is marked on August 1st to commemorate its freedom from France in 1960.
02AugRepublic Day of North Macedonia
North Macedonia Republic Day is commemorated on August 2nd. It is a day commemorating the proclamation of the Ilinden Uprising in 1903.
03AugVenezuela Flag Day
Venezuela Flag Day is celebrated on August 3rd. It Commemorates the first hosting of the flag in 1806.
03AugNigerien Independence Day
Nigerien Independence Day is celebrated on August 3rd, marking Niger’s independence from France in 1960.
05AugBurkina Faso Independence Day
Independence Day of Burkina Faso is celebrated on August 5th annually. This Day is marked as the proclamation of their Independence from France in 1960.
06AugBolivia Independence Day
Bolivia Independence Day is celebrated on August 6th every year, commemorating its liberation from Spanish rule in 1825.
06AugJamaica Independence Day
Independence Day of Jamaica is celebrated on August 6 to commemorate its freedom from the British Empire (U.K.) in 1962.
07AugColombia National Flag Day
Colombian Flag Day, observed on August 7, commemorates the Battle of Boyacá, a pivotal victory in Colombia’s struggle for independence. This day honors the national flag and celebrates the country’s heritage and unity.
07AugCote d’Ivoire Independence Day
Independence Day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of Cote d’Ivoire(Ivory Coast)’s independence from France in the year 1960.
09AugSingapore National Day
The National Day of Singapore is celebrated annually on August 9, marking Singapore’s independence from Malaysia in 1965.
10AugEcuador Independence Day
Independence Day in Ecuador, also known as ‘Día del Primer Grito de Independencia de Quito,’ is celebrated every year on August 10. This important event commemorates the declaration of Quito’s independence from Spanish colonial rule in 1809 and is recognized as Ecuador’s National Day.
11AugIndependence Day of Chad
Independence Day of Chad is celebrated on August 11. It commemorate the independence of Chad from France in 1960.
13AugNational Day of Japan Flag Raising Ceremony
The National Day of Japan Flag Raising Ceremony is observed on August 13, honoring the significance of the national flag, known as the “Nisshoki” or “Hinomaru” in 1999. This ceremony reflects Japan’s cultural heritage, national pride, and the enduring spirit of the Land of the Rising Sun.
13AugIndependence Day of the Central African Republic
Independence Day of the Central African Republic is celebrated on August 13, commemorating its independence from France in 1960.
14AugPakistan Independence Day
Pakistan Independence Day comes a day before its Indian equivalent. The British Rule (also known as the British Raj) ended on August 14 at midnight and the Indian subcontinent was divided into India and Pakistan (which later divided into Pakistan to the west and Bangladesh to the east).
15AugIndia Independence Day
Indian Independence Day is celebrated on August 15, 1947. The Nation attained independence from the British at the “midnight hour” ending almost more than 200 years of the British Raj (or rule) in the subcontinent. This day honors the courage and resilience of those who fought for India’s freedom.
11AugSouth Korea Independence Day
South Korea Independence Day is celebrated on August 15. This Day commemorates the country’s Independence from Japan in 1945.
15AugRepublic of Congo Independence Day
The Republic of Congo gained its independence on August 15, commemorating its liberation from France in 1960.
15AugEquatorial Guinea Constitution Day
Equatorial Guinea Constitution Day is celebrated on August 15 annually. It’s a public holiday that honors the adoption of the Country’s Constitution of 1982.
15AugLiberation Day of North Korea
Independence Day or Liberation Day of North Korea is celebrated on August 15. It commemorates the country’s liberation from the Empire of Japan in 1945.
15AugLiechtenstein National Day
Liechtenstein National Day is celebrated on August 15. This Day commemorates the Feast of the Assumption and the birth of Prince Franz Joseph II in 1906.
16AugDominican Republic Restoration Day
The Dominican Republic Restoration Day was celebrated on August 16, marking the day it regained independence from Spain in 1863.
17AugIndonesia Independence Day (Hari Kemerdekaan)
Hari Kemerdekaan, also known as Tujuhbelasan, marks Indonesia’s Proclamation of Independence in 1945. The 17th of August was declared a national holiday by President Sukarno in 1953.
17AugGabon Independence Day
After becoming an autonomous republic within the French Community, Gabon gained full independence from France on August 17, 1960.
19AugAfghanistan National Independence Day
The National Independence Day is celebrated on August 19 in Afghanistan. It honors the Anglo-Afghan Treaty signed on August 8, 1919, in Rawalpindi (formerly in India and now in Pakistan).
20AugMorocco Revolution Day
Revolution Day is celebrated in Morocco on August 20 every year to commemorate the struggles of the King and the people against the French and Spanish protectorates in Morocco in 1953.
20AugEstonian Restoration of Independence
Day of Restoration of Independence is celebrated in Estonia on August 20, marking the end of Soviet rule in 1991.
22AugRussia National Flag Day
National Flag Day in Russia, observed on August 22, commemorates the unfurling of the tricolor flag on the Russian Parliament Building in 1991. This historic moment marked the beginning of the post-Soviet era and symbolizes Russia’s independence and identity.
24AugUkraine Independence Day
The Ukrainian parliament adopted the Act of Independence from the USSR on August 24, 1991. The day marks the proclamation of independence by the country.
24AugLiberia Flag Day
Liberia Flag Day is celebrated on August 24, the day was first observed in an 1847 convention, later it was established as a national holiday in 1915.
25AugUruguay Independence Day
In Uruguay, August 25 is celebrated as Independence Day, a significant national holiday that commemorates the country’s formal declaration of independence from Brazil in 1825.
27AugMoldova Independence Day
Moldova declared independence from the Soviet Union on August 27, 1991. It was earlier known as the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic.
30AugKazakhstan Constitution Day
Constitution Day is one of the main national holidays of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It celebrates the adoption of the Kazakhstan Constitution in 1995.
31AugMalaysia Independence Day (Hari Merdeka)
Hari Merdeka, also known as Hari Kebangsaan, is celebrated on August 31 as the official Independence Day of the Federation of Malaya, marking its liberation from British rule.
31AugKyrgyzstan Independence Day
The day marks the declaration of independence of Kyrgyzstan from the Soviet Union. A democratic government was established and the country became a nation-state called the Republic of Kyrgyzstan.
31AugTrinidad and Tobago Independence Day
Trinidad and Tobago gained independence from the United Kingdom on August 31, 1962.
August is a month of global awareness and celebration. Days of remembrance and reflection include Hiroshima Day (August 6) and Nagasaki Day (August 9), honoring the victims of atomic bombings, and International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (August 9) for promoting indigenous rights. Youth-focused days are International Youth Day (August 12) and World Wide Web Day (August 1), celebrating innovation and empowerment. Where World Lung Cancer Day (August 1) and World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) promote taking care of the health and nurturing the bond between mothers and babies; World Humanitarian Day (August 19) honors the selfless heroes who bring hope to those in need. Additionally, World Elephant Day (August 12) raises awareness for elephant conservation, and World Photography Day (August 19) celebrates the art of photography.