August 2026 Theme Day & Social Media Calendar for Small Businesses
- MorningBird Media
- Feb 4
- 4 min read
Capture late-summer momentum with August’s creative theme days, lighthearted holidays, and easy daily content ideas.
Welcome to the MorningBird Media August 2026 Theme Calendar!
August is the heart of summer, filled with sunshine, back-to-school prep, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. From National Baseball Fans Day to International Dog Day, there’s something for everyone. Subscribe now to sync it to your Google Calendar and make celebrating simple!
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August is a month of transition, creativity, and connection as summer winds down and a new season begins. The MorningBird Media August 2026 Holiday Calendar is your complete guide to planning social media content, organizing marketing campaigns, and finding fresh inspiration to keep your brand engaging. Designed for businesses, creators, and community leaders, this Calendar helps you stay consistent, organized, and full of ideas that align with both summer fun and back-to-school momentum. Use it to streamline your content planning, refresh your creative direction, and stay inspired all month long.
August 2026 Theme Days
Saturday, August 1st
National Girlfriend Day
National Sunflower Day
National Minority Donor Awareness Day
International Childfree Day
World Lung Cancer Day
Sunday, August 2nd
Sisters' Day
National Friendship Day
American Family Day
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
Monday, August 3rd
Clean Your Floors Day
National Watermelon Day
Airplane Crop Duster Day
Tuesday, August 4th
Hooray for Kids Day
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
National White Wine Day
Single Working Women's Day
National Coast Guard Day
Wednesday, August 5th
Green Peppers Day
National Oyster Day
Work Like a Dog Day
Thursday, August 6th
Farmworker Appreciation Day
National Root Beer Float Day
Balloons to Heaven Day
National Fresh Breath Day
Friday, August 7th
Professional Speakers Day
National Lighthouse Day
Purple Heart Day
Aged Care Employee Day
Saturday, August 8th
International Cat Day
National Bowling Day
National Dollar Day
Celebrate Your Lakes Day
Sunday, August 9th
International Coworking Day
National Hand Holding Day
International Day of the World's Indigenous People
Book Lovers Day
National Rice Pudding Day
Spirit of '45 Day
Monday, August 10th
National Lazy Day
National S'mores Day
National Spoil Your Dog Day
Nat'lDay
International Vlogging Day
World Lion Day
Tuesday, August 11th
National Panini Day
National Raspberry Tart Day
Son & Daughter Day
Play in the Sand Day
Wednesday, August 12th
Baseball Fans Day
Truck Driver Day
International Youth Day
National Middle Child Day
World Elephant Day
Vinyl Record Day
Thursday, August 13th
International Left-Handers Day
National Filet Mignon Day
National Prosecco Day
Friday, August 14th
National Creamsicle Day
National Financial Awareness Day
National Tattoo Removal Day
National Wiffle Ball Day
Saturday, August 15th
Chant at the Moon Day
National Best Friends Day
National Failures Day
National Relaxation Day
World Honey Bee Day
Sunday, August 16th
National Rum Day
National Airborne Day
True Love Forever Day
National Roller Coaster Day
National Tell a Joke Day
Monday, August 17th
Baby Boomers Recognition Day
National Black Cat Appreciation Day
National Massachusetts Day
National Nonprofit Day
National Thrift Shop Day
Tuesday, August 18th
National Fajita Day
National Ice Cream Pie Day
Never Give Up Day
World Breast Cancer Research Day
Wednesday, August 19th
'Black Cow' Root Beer Float Day
International Bow Day
International Orangutan Day
World Humanitarian Day
National Potato Day
National Soft Ice Cream Day
World Photo Day
Thursday, August 20th
National Bacon Lover's Day
National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
National Lemonade Day
World Mosquito Day
National Radio Day
International Day of Medical Transporters
Friday, August 21st
National Senior Citizens Day
National Sweet Tea Day
National Brazilian Blowout Day
Poet's Day
National Men's Grooming Day
Saturday, August 22nd
Be an Angel Day
Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
National Tooth Fairy Day
World Plant Milk Day
National Eat a Peach Day
Sunday, August 23rd
Hug Your Sweetheart Day
National Sponge Cake Day
Slavery Remembrance Day
Monday, August 24th
Can Opener Day
International Strange Music Day
Kobe Bryant Day
Shooting Star Day
National Waffle Day
Tuesday, August 25th
Kiss & Make Up Day
National Banana Split Day
National Second-Hand Wardrobe Day
National Whiskey Sour Day
National Park Service Founders Day
Wednesday, August 26th
Make Your Own Luck Day
Musical Yoga Day
National Cherry Popsicle Day
National Dog Day
Women's Equality Day
Thursday, August 27th
National Banana Lovers Day
Thoughtful Thursday
World Rock Paper Scissors Day
National Petroleum Day
Friday, August 28th
National Bow Tie Day
National Cherry Turnovers Day
Radio Commercial Day
Red Wine Day
Saturday, August 29th
More Herbs, Less Salt Day
Lemon Juice Day
Speak Kind Words Saturday
Individual Rights Day
Sunday, August 30th
International Whale Shark Day
National Beach Day
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
National Holistic Pet Day
Monday, August 31st
Eat Outside Day
National Trail Mix Day
We Love Memoirs Day
International Overdose Awareness Day
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