August 23rd Holidays

We have 14 holidays listed for August 23.

August 23 is the 235th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, Napolean I of France left Egypt to head back to France, Japan declared WWI on Germany, and the first flight of the Lockheed C-130 happened. Famous birthdays include Kobe Bryant, Jared Fogle, and River Phoenix. August 23 also marks Cheap Flight Day, Health Unit Coordinators Day, and National Sponge Cake Day.

Aug23

National Sponge Cake Day

This decadent dessert was first created by an Italian pastry chef for a Spanish lord.

Aug23

Cheap Flight Day

Hopefully, you globetrotters marked your calendars for Cheap Flight Day, well in advance.

Aug23

Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition

Keep memories alive so the world never makes the same mistakes again.

Aug23

Day of the National Flag

Let's honor the flag, and what we stand for as a Nation — freedom, equality, and hope!

Aug23

European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism

Wear a black ribbon today to commemorate the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism.

Aug23

International Blind Dog Day

Read on to learn more about our blind furry friends this International Blind Dog Day.

Aug23

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

Join us and this movement against the slave trade to make the world a better place.

Aug23

National Cuban Sandwich Day

The sandwich is mostly characterized by its delectable blend of ham, cheese, pork, and mustard.

Aug23

National Levi Day

The name Levi has become a favorite amongst new parents for being both traditional and trendy.

Aug23

National Ride The Wind Day

Take flight, relax, and enjoy the late summer breeze. It's time to ride the wind.

Aug23

Slavery Remembrance Day

The transatlantic slave trade is a blight on our history, but it must not be forgotten.

Aug23

Valentino Day

If your taste is classic vintage, let the Sheik show you how it's done.