Day Guide for Saturday August 1st 2026 What are the holidays on August 1st 2026?

This is our day guide for Saturday August 1st 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on August 1st 2026

International: Emancipation Day

Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834

Barbados: Emancipation Day

Slavery was finally abolished throughout the British Empire by the Slavery Abolition Act 1833, which came into effect on 1 August 1834

Benin: Independence Day

Marks Benin gaining full independence from France on 1 August 1960

DR Congo: Parents' Day

A public holiday to honour the role of Mothers and Fathers in Congolese society

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Nicaragua (regional): Descent of Saint Dominic

At the end of the 19th century, in Managua, the discovery of a small statue of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, led to the creation of two days of traditional holidays to celebrate the patron saint of Nicaragua's capital city.

Switzerland: National Day

On August 1st 1291, the three forest cantons of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden signed the Federal Charter on the Rütli field, near to Lake Lucerne

Trinidad and Tobago: African Emancipation Day

Emancipation Day became a national holiday in Trinidad on Aug 1, 1985. People celebrate the day with parties, cultural events and performances. The festivities conclude with the Flambeau march to honor the courage of the formerly enslaved ancestors.

Observances on August 1st 2026

USA: Mead Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mead Day

USA: National Mustard Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Mustard Day

Canada: Food Day Canada

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Food Day Canada.

United Kingdom: Albariño Day

Raise a glass to this crisp Iberian white wine.

USA: National Girlfriends Day

National Girlfriends Day, a celebration of the women you love, be it your significant other or your best friend.

USA: National Minority Donor Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Minority Donor Awareness Day

USA: National Raspberry Cream Pie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Raspberry Cream Pie Day

USA: Respect for Parents Day

We have a feeling an unappreciated parent may have come up with the idea for this holiday.

Russia: The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I

Find out the dates, history and traditions of The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I

United Kingdom: Yorkshire day

Yorkshire is the largest county in England by area.

International: Happiness Happens Month

Find out the dates, history and background to Happiness Happens Month

USA: Sandwich Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sandwich Month

USA: American Adventures Month

Be a happy camper. Or hotel resident. It doesn't matter - just get out and explore America.

USA: Kids Eat Right Month

Highlights healthy eating and active lifestyles for every age group from infant to teens.

International: Emancipation Day

Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834

USA: Black Business Month

Recognize and support the many local Black-owned businesses and Black-owned businesses across America

International: World RNA Day

World RNA Day is observed to publicize the importance of this molecule in the generation of proteins in the body.

USA: Child Support Awareness Month

August is Child Support Awareness Month, a national campaign aimed to spread awareness about child support services.

International: National Spritz Day

Celebrate National Spritz Day with a toast to the iconic Italian cocktail; discover its bubbly charm, vibrant history, and perfect aperitivo vibes

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General Information for August 1st 2026
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 213 of 2026
152 days left in 2026
Week 31 of the year
On this Day in History
1980 - Vigdís Finnbogadóttir is elected President of Iceland and becomes the world's first democratically elected female head of state.
1914 - The German Empire declares war on the Russian Empire at the opening of World War I. The Swiss Army mobilizes because of World War I.
1873 - The Clay Street Hill Railroad begins operating the first cable car in San Francisco's famous cable car system.
1798 - French Revolutionary Wars: the Battle of the Nile concludes in a British victory.