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August 1 -

World Wide Web Day: This is our chance to celebrate the internet and all the great cat videos and soccer memes it has brought to our lives.

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August 2 -

Coloring Book Day: Coloring books can bring joy to children and adults alike. 

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August 3 -

Clean Your Floors Day: This date was specifically designed to get the lazy ones to stop postponing this much-needed activity.

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August 4 -

International Clouded Leopard Day: This day attempts to raise awareness around clouded leopards, both in captivity and the wild.

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August 5 -

Underwear Day: Underwear Day was originally created to promote body image acceptance ideals. 

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August 6 -

Wiggle Your Toes Day: Let your tootsies wiggle free today!

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August 7 -

Lighthouse Day: The majestic guardians of coastlines and ships also have their own appreciation date.

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August 8 -

International Cat Day: One of humanity's most venerated and beloved pets gets its own international day, obviously!

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August 9 -

Rice Pudding Day: Indulge in this dessert staple, or try riskier recipes if you're feeling adventurous. 

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August 10 -

Lazy Day: Lazy Day is the ideal excuse to take some time off and celebrate without getting up from the couch!

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August 11 -

Play in the Sand Day: The meaning is quite literal! And it's not just for kids. Get out there and play in the sand.

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August 12 - Vinyl Record Day: Vinyls are back and they're trendier than ever!

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August 13 -

Filet Mignon Day: Treat yourself to this delicious cut of meat that many are too broke to have on a monthly basis. 

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August 14 -

Creamsicle Day: A popsicle that is cream-based? Count us in!

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August 15 -

Relaxation Day: Because one day a month to celebrate laziness is clearly not enough.

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August 16 -

Roller Coaster Day: Some theme parks around the world even offer discounts on roller coasters on August 16. 

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August 17 -

Vanilla Custard Day: So simple, yet so delicious. Of course this sweet treat got its own day!

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August 18 -

Bad Poetry Day: Not everyone's going to be the next Shakespeare—embrace your lack of talent!

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August 19 -

Potato Day: Eat some potatoes in one of their many delicious forms.

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August 20 -

World Mosquito Day: It's doubtful many people will be celebrating one of the world's most annoying insects. 

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August 21 -

Senior Citizens Day: A great opportunity to hang out with older relatives and friends, and soak up as much knowledge as possible.

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August 22 -

Eat a Peach Day: A peach a day keeps the doctor away... that's how the saying goes, right?

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August 23 -

Ride the Wind Day: If you've been wanting to skydive, paraglide, windsurf, or any other extreme wind-related activity, today is the day.

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August 24 -

Pluto Demoted Day: Do you remember when Pluto got demoted from a planet to a dwarf planet back in 2006? What a sad day for the former ninth planet's fans.

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August 25 -

Kiss and Make Up Day: We all fight with our dearest relatives and friends every once in a while, but Kiss and Make Up Day marks the end of all those silly disputes.

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August 26 -

Webmistress Day: The engineers behind the internet aren't all men, and on August 26 we celebrate the women who work hard every day to develop the web as we know it.

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August 27 -

The Duchess Who Wasn’t Day: This date celebrates the life of 19th-century Irish author Margaret Wolfe Hungerford, who was published under the pen name "The Duchess."

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August 28 -

Bow Tie Day: Let's all take a moment to appreciate the only piece of clothing that will forever be associated with ventriloquism.

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August 29 -

More Herbs, Less Salt Day: Swap the salt for delicious aromatic herbs like thyme and basil—you won't regret it.

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August 30 -

Slinky Day: Everyone's favorite useless childhood toy gets its own day too.

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August 31 -

Trail Mix Day: Because why not?

See also: "Awkward Moments Day" and other weird dates celebrated in March

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