Day Guide for Saturday August 8th 2026 What are the holidays on August 8th 2026?

This is our day guide for Saturday August 8th 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 8th 2026

Regional

India (regional): Tendong Lho Rum Faat

Tendong Lho Rumfaat (Prayer of the Tendong Mountain) is a festival of the Lepcha people of north-east India.

Not a Public Holiday

Taiwan: Father's Day

Not a public holiday. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

Tanzania: Nane Nane (Farmer's) Day

Nane Nane ('eight eight') day marks the contribution of farmers to the national economy

Observances on August 8th 2026

Turkmenistan: Melon Day

Discover Turkmenistan's Melon Day, a vibrant celebration of over 400 melon varieties with fairs, music, and cultural pride every second Sunday in August.

USA: National Bowling Day

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

USA: National Garage Sale Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Garage Sale Day

USA: National Dollar Day

You can bet your bottom dollar that this is an important date for the US currency.

USA: National Frozen Custard Day

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USA: National Happiness Happens Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Happiness Happens Day

USA: National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

International: International Cat Day

Woke up this morning, feline fine... A day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.

Taiwan: Father's Day

The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.

USA: National CBD Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National CBD Day.

USA: National Tarantula Appreciation Day

Celebrate National Tarantula Appreciation Day on August 8th by learning about these fascinating arachnids and dispelling common myths surrounding them.

USA: National Pickleball Day

Celebrate National Pickleball Day on August 8th! Discover the origins of this fun and fast-growing sport and how you can get involved.

USA: National Braiders Day

Celebrate National Braiders Day on August 8th! Discover the rich history of hair braiding, its cultural significance, and how you can honor the talented professionals who keep this ancient art form alive.

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General Information for August 8th 2026
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 220 of 2026
145 days left in 2026
Week 32 of the year
On this Day in History
1990 - Iraq occupies Kuwait and the state is annexed to Iraq. This would lead to the Gulf War shortly afterward.
1908 - Wilbur Wright makes his first flight at a racecourse at Le Mans, France. It is the Wright Brothers' first public flight.
1863 - American Civil War: following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of resignation to Confederate President Jefferson Davis (which is refused upon receipt).
1844 - The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, headed by Brigham Young, is reaffirmed as the leading body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).