Nelson Mandela International Day
Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated every year on his birthday - July 18th. “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela Celebrate Mandela Day!…
Women’s Equality Day, US
Women's Equality Day commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.
International Day of Friendship
The International Day of Friendship is meant to inspire people around the world to build culturally diverse bridges and bring people together through friendship. Click HERE for information and activities.
Spicemas Festival, Grenada
Spicemas Festival is Grenada’s vibrant annual carnival, celebrated in early August. It blends African, French, and Caribbean traditions in a colorful display of culture, music, and community spirit.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Scotland's capital hosts the largest performing arts festival in the world. Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes place annually in the month of August and is open to anyone, with any type of performance.
Kanto Matsuri, Japan
The Kanto Festival is an annual event held every year in Akita City, Japan. Eight-meter tall bamboo poles decorated with hanging lanterns are balanced by performers on their foreheads or lower backs. The lanterns are decorated to resemble bags of rice. This is a time for people to pray for a good harvest.
Baba Jie, Taiwan
Baba Jie is Father's Day in Taiwan. It is not an official holiday in Taiwan, but is observed and celebrated every August 8th. People honor their fathers by going out for dinner, giving gifts, and spending time together.
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World's Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous peoples. It is also a day to acknowledge and recognize the many achievements made by indigenous people around the world.
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. Observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana (usually in August), sisters tie a decorative thread called a rakhi around their brothers’ wrists as a symbol of love and protection. In return, brothers give gifts and promise…
National Women’s Day, South Africa
Women’s Day is celebrated in South Africa every year on August 9th. Learn more.