August: A Month of Festivities
National Holidays and Observances
August is a month filled with unique holidays and observances that celebrate diverse interests and traditions. Get ready to commemorate everything from friendship and golf to cats and astronomy.
Notable Days
August 1st
* National Girlfriends Day * National Pinball Day * National Woman Astronomers Day * National Spritz Day * Play Ball Day
Other Special Days
* August 1st: 213th day in the Gregorian calendar * August 1, 1498: Christopher Columbus lands in Venezuela * National Friendship Day * National Golf Month * International Cat Day
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