August is the eighth month of the year and it brings with it several occasions to celebrate. The month brings so many days and festivals together that it becomes difficult to keep track of all of them. August has several important festivals and days 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 a land of festivals where several events and important days are celebrated with full enthusiasm. It has been seen that several facts from various subjects are asked in the competitive examinations and important days and dates are one of them. Sometimes it becomes difficult to memorize important days and dates. This article will speed up your preparation for various competitive examinations.
The complete list of Important Days and Dates in August 2025 is given below. All the days have their own significance. Some days are observed with a particular theme.
Important Days and Dates in August 2025
1 August – National Mountain Climbing Day
Every year on 1st August National Mountain Climbing Day is observed. It is said that the day was established in honour of the author’s son, Bobby Mathews, and his friend Josh Madigan, for successfully climbing the 46 High Peaks of New York State’s Adirondack Mountains.
1 August- World Lung Cancer Day
World Lung Cancer Day is observed annually. The goal of Lung Cancer Day is to raise awareness about the risks, prevention, and early detection of lung cancer, while also providing support to those affected by the disease.
1 August- World Wide Web Day
World Wide Web Day is observed on August 1 globally. The day honours and acknowledges the founder of the Internet, Tim Berners-Lee. This date is considered the birth of the modern internet.
3 August (First Sunday of August) – Friendship Day
Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August and in 2023 it falls on 3rd August. In 1935, a tradition of dedicating a day in honour of friends began in the US. Gradually Friendship Day gained popularity and various countries including India also celebrate this day.
6 August – Hiroshima Day
Hiroshima Day is observed on 6 August every year. This is the day when the atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.
7 August – National Handloom Day
It is observed on 7 August every year to honour the handloom weavers in the country. This year 7th National Handloom Day is celebrated.
8 August – Quit India Movement Day
All India Congress Committee session in Bombay on 8 August 1942, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi launched the ‘Quit India Movement’. It is also known as August Movement or August Kranti.
9 August – Nagasaki Day
The United States on 9 August 1945 dropped a second bomb on Japan at Nagasaki and the bomb is also known as ‘Fat Man’. It was dropped three days after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
9 August – Rakshabandhan
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the Purnima Tithi (Full Moon day) in Shravan. Therefore, it will be celebrated this year on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
9 August – International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Every year International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated on 9 August to encourage people from around the world to spread the UN’s message on the protection and promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples.
9 August- National Book Lover’s Day
Book Lovers Day is celebrated on August 9 every year. This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles to celebrate reading and literature.
9 August- World Sanskrit Day
World Sanskrit Day, celebrated on 9 August, is dedicated to honoring the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit—one of the oldest and most scientific languages known to humanity.
10 August – World Lion Day
It is observed on 10 August annually. The objective is to spread awareness and educate people about lions and their conservation.
10 August – World Biofuel Day
It is observed on 10 August to spread awareness about unconventional sources of fuels that could work as an alternative to fossil fuels.
12 August – International Youth Day
International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August around the globe to focus on the development and protection of youth in society.
12 August: World Elephant Day
It is observed on 12 August annually to make people understand to preserve and protect the giant animal elephant. This is the way to bring the world together to help elephants.
13 August – International Lefthanders Day
Every year on 13 August Lefthanders Day is observed. It raises awareness about the problems and difficulties that left-handed persons faced.
13 August – World Organ Donation Day
World Organ Donation Day is observed on 13 August to spread awareness about the importance of organ donation.
15 August – Independence Day in India
Every Year on 15 August, India celebrates Independence Day. As of this day, India got freedom from British rule. It makes us remind about a new beginning, the beginning of a new era free from British colonialism of more than 200 years.
19 August – World Photography Day
World Photography Day is observed on 19 August annually to raise awareness about the importance of photography.
19 August – World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day is observed annually on 19 August around the world to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service. This day also honours the work of women in crises throughout the world.
19 August- Sanskrit Diwas
World Sanskrit Day, also known as Vishva-Samskrita-Dinam, is an annual event focused on the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit that incorporates lectures about the language and is aimed to promote its revival and maintenance.
20 August – World Mosquito Day
World Mosquito Day is observed on 20 August every year to commemorate the British doctor, Sir Ronald Ross’s discovery in 1897 that ‘female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans’.
20 August -Sadbhavna Diwas
Sadbhavna Divas is observed on 20 August every year to commemorate the memory of our late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. In English, Sadbhavna means goodwill and bonafide.
23 August- ISRO Day
PM Modi announced the celebration of ISRO Day on August 23. The day will commemorate the soft landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the south pole of the Moon.
26 August – Women’s Equality Day
This day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which granted the women right to vote. In 1971, the U.S. Congress officially recognized August 26 as Women’s Equality Day.
26 August – International Dog Day
It is celebrated on 26 August to recognise the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year. Also, the day promotes the adoption of stray animals.
26 August- Mother Teresa Anniversary
Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu, widely known as Mother Teresa, was born on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, Ottoman Empire. She served as an inspiration to thousands, encouraging them to extend help to one another and to promote humanity and care.
26 August to 27 August – Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated from 26 August to 27 August in 2025, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
29 August – National Sports Day
National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August every year to honour the birthday of Dhyan Chand a field hockey player. National Sports Day is also known as Rashtriya Khel Divas.
30 August – Small Industry Day
Small Industry Day is observed on 30 August every year to support and promote small-scale industries
