Some special day is celebrated in some month of the year. We have celebrated many special days in the month of July 2025. Like greenery from Teej to Moharram. At the same time, now the month of August is also going to start. As soon as this month starts, from the special festivals of Hindus, many are coming on National and International Day.
The month of August is also going to be very special. This month will begin with the world lung cancer day, which will be celebrated on 1 August. At the same time, this month, Rakshabandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi and ISRO Day will also be celebrated from Swatanta Day. Let us tell you in this article which special days are falling in August and what day it is.
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1 August- National Mountain Climbing Day (National Mountaineering Day)
The National Mountain Climbing Day is celebrated every year on 1 August. It is believed that this day is celebrated in honor of writer Bobby Mathews and his friend Josh Medigan. Both of them successfully made 46 high peaks of the Edirondac hills of New York.
1 August World Lung Cancer Day (World Lung Cancer Day)
World Langs Cancer Day is celebrated on 1 August around the world. The day started to increase awareness about lung cancer and explain its early symptoms.
3 Friendship Day (Friendship Day)
Friendship Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday of August. This time this day is falling on 3 August. This day is very special for friends. The beginning of this day started in the year 1935 to celebrate a special day dedicated to friends for the first time in America. Gradually, this day became popular all over the world and now many countries including India celebrate it.
7 August National Handloom Day (National Handloom Day)
National Handloom Day is celebrated every year on 7 August. This day is celebrated to honor the traditional handloom industry of India and the contribution of artisans associated with it. This time the country will celebrate the 7th National Handloom Day.
9 August Rakshabandhan (Rakshabandhan)
Rakshabandhan is a very important festival celebrated in India. It is a festival to celebrate the relationship of Yabhai-sister. On this day, the sister ties a rakhi to the brother and wishes her long life. At the same time, the brother also promises to protect her from her sister and gives a gift.
10 August World Lion Day
Every brother -in -law is celebrated on 10 August National Lion Day. The purpose of celebrating this day is to spread awareness about lions and make people aware of their protection.
12 August National Youth Day (International Youth Day)
National Youth Day is celebrated on August 12 worldwide. The purpose of celebrating these days is to focus on development and protection in the society for the youth.
16 August Janmashtami (Janmashtami)
The birthday of Lord Shri Krishna is celebrated as Janmashtami. This day holds special significance in Hinduism. The festival of Janmashtami will be celebrated on August 16 this year.
15 August Independence Day (Independence Day)
Every year 15 August is celebrated as a national festival in memory of India being independent. In 1947, on this day, India got independence from British rule. This time the country will celebrate 79th Independence Day.
19 August World Photography Day
World Photography Day is celebrated every year on 19 August. This day is the day to celebrate the art of photography and the contribution of photographers.
20 August World Mosquito Day
This day is celebrated every year on August 20 worldwide. This day is celebrated to spread awareness for prevention of diseases spread from mosquitoes like malaria, dengue etc.
23 August isro day
On 23 August 2023, Chandrayaan 3 was successfully landed in the South Poll, after which Prime Minister Modi announced to celebrate August 23 as ISRO Day.
26 August International Dog Day
This day is celebrated every year on August 26, so that awareness can be spread about thousands of dogs who need to be saved and adopted every year. The purpose of celebrating this day is also to spread awareness about adoption of stray dogs.
26 Hartalika Teej (Hartalika Teej)
Hartalika Teej is a festival on Tritiya Tithi of Bhadrapada. This time this festival will be celebrated on 26 August. On this day, married women fast for the long life of the husband, while the virgin girls fast for a good spouse.
26-27 August Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganesh Chaturthi)
The birthday of Lord Ganesha is celebrated as Ganesh Chaturthi. This time this special day will be celebrated on 26 and 27 August. This festival lasts for 10 days and ends with devotion, worship and immersion. At the same time, Anant Chaturthi will be celebrated on 6 September 2025.
29 August National Sports Day (National Sports Day)
Hockey magician Major is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dhyanchand. The importance of sports and players are honored on this day.
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