August 1st holidays

Civic Holiday strives to help foster the spirit of community among residents.

Thousands of sweet dogs land at animal shelters until they can find forever homes.

It's a day to honor your "ride or die" crew of homegirls!

It's important to remember one thing: with great power comes great responsibility.

Sit back, relax and discover all the facts about the fascinating albariño grape!

Delve into the history of Benin and its long road to independence.

All across Canada, the day is marked by parades, festivals, and other public gatherings.

Join all Coloradans as they celebrate the anniversary of their dear state!

Commerce Day is a day to rest — leave work and relax on this public holiday.

Gain deep insight into life and discover more about Drukpa Tseshi right here.

Get your party hats and put on your dancing shoes; it’s Festival Monday!

Sunshine, fresh air, and open spaces, Alberta is a melting pot of different cultures and ethnicities.

Put on your oven mitts as we prepare to bake it out on Homemade Pie Day.

Get your canning tools and can fresh produce with us on International Can-It-Forward Day!

Put on your finest clothes and get ready to party all day long.

The traditions of harvesting festivals that are similar to Lammas Day have existed for centuries.

Lughnasadh celebrates new life, typifying “out with the old, in with the new!”

Get ready to celebrate, attend a lot of outdoor parties and eat a ton of cake.

Learn why Benin’s struggles against slavery are a cornerstone of the National Day of Benin.

On this day, pledge to give someone a new lease on life.

Learn how you can honor urgent care workers and everything they do.

Can you imagine a world without raspberry cream pies? Neither can we!

It's not often that a birthday party is held for an entire province!

Let's all celebrate three day weekends—the savior of nine-to-fivers around the world.

Northern Territory Aussies have been celebrating Picnic Day since the late 1800s.

Get your planner, make plans for the day, and spend the day as ‘planned.’

Get your gloves out, grab your bats, and rally the kids. It’s time to play ball!

Call up your parents or surprise them with a visit today.

It’s the harmonies created by this form of singing that make it so popular and worth celebrating.

The scouts’ scarf is not only a simple honor but is very practical too!

To all Swiss people out there, enjoy this Independence Day with even more patriotism than before.

Honor a great man, a great foundation and a great cause by celebrating Terry Fox Day.

Here's a quick guide to observing World Lung Cancer Day and staying well.

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