Key dates and times for August 2023: August is the eighth month of the year and offers many opportunities to celebrate. The month has a lot of days and holidays so it is difficult to keep track of them all. August has several important festivals and dates that fall in this month including Onam, Raksha Bandhan, Independence Day, World Photography Day, World Humanitarian Day, World Mosquito Day, Sadbhavana Diwas, etc.
India is the land of festivals where some important events and days are celebrated with enthusiasm. It has been seen that several facts from different topics are asked in competitive exams, and important dates and dates are one of them. Sometimes it becomes difficult to remember important dates and dates. This article will speed up your preparation for various competitive exams.
Here is a complete list of important dates and times for August 2023. All dates have their meanings. Some dates are marked with a certain theme.
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August 1 – National Walking Day
Every year on August 1, National Climbing Day is held. The day is believed to have been established in honor of the author’s son, Bobby Mathews, and friend Josh Madigan, for successfully climbing the 46 high peaks of the Adirondack Mountains in New York state.
August 1 – Yorkshire Day
Yorkshire Day is celebrated every year on August 1. It is the largest country in the UK. This day is celebrated to honor everything about the history of the country and its most memorable inhabitants.
1.-7. August – World Breastfeeding Week
This is a global campaign held every year in the first week of August in several countries around the world. World Breastfeeding Week was first celebrated in 1992.
August 2 – National Watermelon Day
Watermelon National Day on August 3 is recognized as a summer cooling treat enjoyed at picnics and fairs. It is an unofficial American holiday.
August 3 – Help Dog Day
Guide Dog Day honors and celebrates the dedication of guide dogs. These dogs are trained to help people with hearing difficulties, epilepsy, diabetes, mobility problems, etc.
August 4 – US Coast Guard Day
Every year on August 4, the United States Coast Guard Day is celebrated in honor of the founding of the Navy on August 4, 1790 by Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton.
August 6 – Hiroshima Day
Hiroshima Day is celebrated on August 6 every year. It was the day the atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.
August 6 (First Friday of August) – International Beer Day
International Beer Day is celebrated on the first Friday in August. It was originally launched in Santa Cruz, California in 2007.
August 6 (First Sunday of August) – Friendship Day
Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August, and in 2021 it falls on August 6. In 1935, the tradition of spending a day in honor of friends began in the United States. Gradually, Friendship Day became popular and many different countries including India also celebrate this day.
August 7 – National Handloom Day
It is held on August 7 every year in honor of the country’s weavers. This year marks the 6th National Day.
August 8 – Exit Day from India
At an All India Congress Committee meeting in Bombay on 8 August 1942, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi launched the ‘Escape from India Movement’. It is also known as the August Movement or the August Kranti.
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August 9 – Nagasaki Day
On August 9, 1945, the United States dropped a second bomb on Japan at Nagasaki, a bomb also known as ‘Fat Man’. It was dropped three days after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
August 9 – International Day of Indigenous Peoples of the World
Every year, the International Day of Indigenous Peoples of the World is celebrated on 9 August to encourage people around the world to spread the message of the United Nations to protect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples.
August 10 – World Lion Day
It is held on August 10 every year. The aim is to spread awareness and educate people about lions and their conservation.
10 Aug – World Biofuels Day
It is held on August 10 to spread awareness about non-traditional fuel sources that can be substituted for fossil fuels.
August 12 – International Youth Day
International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August worldwide with a focus on the development and protection of young people in society.
August 12: World Elephant Day
It is held on August 12 every year so that people understand that the giant elephant animal needs to be preserved and protected. This is a way to bring the world together to help elephants.
August 13 – International Left-Handed People’s Day
Every year on August 13, Left Handers’ Day is celebrated. It raises awareness of the problems and difficulties faced by left-handed people.
August 13 – World Organ Donation Day
World Organ Donation Day is celebrated on August 13 to spread awareness about the importance of organ donation.
August 14 – Youm-e-Azadi (Pakistan Independence Day)
Youm-e-Azadi or Pakistan’s Independence Day is celebrated every year on August 14. On this day, Pakistan gained its independence and was declared a sovereign country after the end of British rule in 1947.
August 15 – National mourning (Bangladesh)
August 15 is National Day of Mourning in Bangladesh. On this day, the first president of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated along with most of his family members.
August 15 – Independence Day in India
Every year on August 15, India celebrates Independence Day. On this day, India is freed from British rule. It reminds us of a new beginning, the beginning of a new era without British colonial rule over the past 200 years.
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August 15 – The Assumption Day of the Virgin Mary
On August 15, the Christian feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is celebrated with the belief that God took the Virgin Mary to heaven after her death. It is mainly celebrated in parts of Europe and South America. It is also known as the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
August 16 – Date of the Battle of Bennington
Battle of Bennington Day is celebrated on August 16 every year in honor of the Battle of Bennington which took place on August 16, 1777.
August 17 – Indonesian Independence Day
Indonesian Independence Day is celebrated on August 17 every year. This day is celebrated as the declaration of independence from the Dutch colonialists in 1945.
August 19 – World Photography Day
World Photography Day is celebrated on 19 August every year to raise awareness about the importance of photography.
August 19 – World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day is celebrated every year on August 19 worldwide to honor humanitarian workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service. The day also celebrates the work of women in crises around the world.
August 20 – World Mosquito Day
World Mosquito Day is celebrated on 20 August every year to commemorate the discovery by British doctor Sir Ronald Ross in 1897 that “female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans”.
August 20 – Sadbhavna Diwas
Sadbhavna Divas is celebrated on 20th August every year in memory of our late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. In English, Sadbhavna means goodwill and goodwill.
August 20 – Akshay Urja Day in India
Akshay Urja Day in India is celebrated on 20th August every year to raise awareness about renewable energy development in India. It is a campaign that has been held since 2004. This day marks the birthday of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
August 23 – International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition
This day is celebrated on August 23 every year to remind us of the tragedy of the slave trade in memory of all who spoke out about the tragedy of the transatlantic slave trade. It provides an opportunity to reflect on the historical causes and consequences of the slave trade.
August 23 – European Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Stalinism and Fascism
This day is celebrated on August 23 every year in memory of the victims of dictatorships, mainly communism, fascism, fascism, etc. In some countries, this day is also known as Black Ribbon Day. The day also symbolizes the rejection of “extremism, intolerance and oppression”.
August 26 – Women’s Equality Day
This day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution giving women the right to vote. In 1971, the United States Congress officially recognized August 26 as Women’s Equality Day.
August 26: International Dog Day
It is held on August 26 to recognize how many dogs need to be saved each year.
August 29 – National Sports Day
National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 every year to honor the birthday of hockey player Dhyan Chand. National Sports Day is also known as Rashtriya Khel Divas.
August 30 – Small Business Day
Small Industry Day is celebrated on August 30 every year to support and promote small industries. Did you know that small industries are small corporations or private manufacturers with limited resources and labor?
August 30 – Rakshabandhan
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on Purnima Tithi (full moon day) in the month of Shravan. Therefore, this year it will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
August 31 – Sanskrit Diwa
World Sanskrit Day, also known as Vishva-Samskrita-Dinam, is an annual event centered on the ancient Sanskrit language of India that includes lectures on this language and aims to promote its revival and maintenance.
August 31 – Hari Merdeka (Malaysian Day)
Every year, Hari Merdeka (Malaysian National Day) is celebrated on August 31.
August 31 – Narali Purnima
It is also known as Nariyal Purnima or Coconut Day which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Maharashtra and many other regions bordering the Konkan region. This year it is celebrated on August 31, 2023.
Important dates in August 2023 | |
Day | Names of important dates |
August 6 (first Friday of August) | International Beer Day |
August 1 (First Sunday of August) | friendship day |
August 1st | National Walking Day |
August 1st | Yorkshire Day |
August 4th | US Coast Guard Day |
August 6 | Hirosima’s Day |
August 7 | Independence Day |
August 8 | The day of the abandonment of India movement |
August 9 | Nagasaki Day |
August 9 | International Day of Indigenous Peoples of the World |
August 11 | Raksha Bandhan |
August 12 | international youth day |
August 12 | World Elephant Day |
August 13 | International Day of Lefties |
August 13 | World Organ Donation Day |
August 14 | Youm-e-Azadi (Pakistan Independence Day) |
August 15th | National mourning (Bangladesh) |
August 15th | Independence Day in India |
August 15th | Assumption Day of the Virgin Mary |
August 16 | New Year’s Parsi |
August 16 | Date of the Battle of Bennington |
August 17 | Indonesian Independence Day |
August 19 | World Photography Day |
August 19 | World Humanitarian Day |
August 19 | Janmashtami |
August 20 | World Mosquito Day |
August 20 | Sadbhavna Diwas |
August 20 | Akshay Urja’s India Day |
August 23 | International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition |
August 23 | European Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Stalinism and Fascism |
August 26 | Women’s Equality Day |
August 29 | national sports day |
August 30 | Small Industry Day |
August 31 | Hari Merdeka (Malaysian National Day) |
So here are the important National and International Dates in August 2023 which can also help you to prepare for some exams and also improve your knowledge.
Important dates and dates in 2023: national and international
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Source: HIS Education