Events
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World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on August 19 to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.
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Little League World Series
The Little League World Series, an annual baseball tournament in the United States for children 10 to 12 years of age, takes place from August 19 to August 30 at the Little League headquarters complex in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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La Tomatina, Spain
La Tomatina is a food fight festival held every year on the last Wednesday of August in the town of Buñol, near Valencia in Spain. Thousands of people make their way from all over the world to throw over-ripe tomatoes in the streets.
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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…
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Day of Knowledge, Russia
In Russia, September 1 is called the Day of Knowledge. It marks the start of the school year for children.
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Aloha Festivals
Aloha Festivals occur annually all over the state of Hawaii. These festivals are celebrated to acknowledge and preserve the unique traditions of the Hawaiian Islands. The celebrations are enjoyed for the entire month of September.
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International Day of Charity
The International Day of Charity is observed annually on September 5th to raise awareness and provide a common platform for charity related activities all over the world.
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Labor Day, US
Labor Day is a United States federal holiday celebrated every year on the first Monday of September. This day celebrates the efforts that workers make for themselves and their country.
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International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day is for raising awareness of global literacy issues and for supporting campaigns that help increase literacy for all people. It was originally established by UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization – in 1965.
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Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar. It is celebrated on the first and second days of the seventh month of the Jewish religious year. In 2026, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on September 11 and ends at sundown on September 13.