August – 1 : KYC Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
General Awareness
Important Days
AUGUST
August – 1 : World Lung Cancer Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- To raise and create awareness about lung cancer. The disease is the second most common form of cancer across the globe and is one of the major causes of death among men and women.
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 1 : World Wide Web Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 4 : International Clouded Leopard Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 6 : Hiroshima Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 6 : Anti – Nuclear Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 7 : National Handloom Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 8 : International Cat Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 8 : International Infinity Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 9 : Nagasaki Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 9 : Quit India Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 9 : Tribal Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 9 : International Day of World Indigenous People/World Tribal Day
- Since
- 1995 [United Nations General Assembly]
- Purpose
- To protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population and recognize the achievements.
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 10 : World Bio – Fuel Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- To raise awareness about the importance of non – fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and highlight the various efforts made by Government in the biofuel sector.
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 10 : World Lion Day
- Since
- 2013
- Purpose
- To raise awareness about the plight of the lion and other issues that the species faces in the world. To find ways to protect its natural habitat and for creating more such habitats like national parks.
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 10 : National Deworming Day (And February – 10)
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 12 : International Youth Day
- Since
- 1999 [UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs + FAO + Major Group for Children and Health
- Purpose
- —
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 12 : World Elephant Day
- Since
- 2012
- Purpose
- To create awareness on elephant conservation and to share knowledge and positive solutions of the better protection and management of wild and captive elephants.
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 13 : International Lefthanders Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 13 : World Organ Donation Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- To raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and motivate people to donate organs after death.
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 14 : World Lizard Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 14 : World Calligraphy Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 15 : India Independence Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 19 : World Photography Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 19 : World Humanitarian Day
- Since
- 2009 [United Nations General Assembly]
- Purpose
- To pay tribute to humanitarian personnel and those workers who lost or risked their lives while doing humanitarian service.
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 20 : National Harmony Day/Sadbhavan Diwas (Birth Anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi)
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 20 : World Mosquito Day
- Since
- To raise awareness about the causes of malaria and how it can be prevented.
- Purpose
- —
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 20 : National Renewal Energy Day (Indian Akshay Urja Diwas)
- Since
- 2004 Indian Ministry for New & Renewable Energy Sources
- Purpose
- To raise awareness about the developments and adoption of renewable energy in India. Biogas, Solar Energy, Wind Energy and Hydroelectrical power are few example of Akshay Urja.
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 21 : World Senior Citizens Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- To raise awareness about issues affecting older people, such as deterioration with age and the abuse of the elderly and support, honor and show appreciation to senior and to recognize their achievements..
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 21 : International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism
- Since
- [United Nations]
- Purpose
- To pay tribute to the individuals across the globe who have been attacked, injured, traumatized or lost their lives because of terrorist attacks.
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 22 : International Day Commemorating the Victims Acts of Violence Based on Religious Belief
- Since
- 2009
- Purpose
- —
- Theme/2021
- —
August - 23 : International Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade& its Abolition
- Since
- [UNSECO]
- Purpose
- —
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 26 : International Dog Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 29 : National Sports Day (Birth Anniversary of Dhyan Chand)
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- To promote awareness about the importance of sports and being physically active in daily life.
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 29 : Telugu Language Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August – 29 : International Day Against Nuclear Tests
- Since
- 2010 [United Nations General Assembly]
- Purpose
- To increase awareness about the effects of nuclear weapon text explosions or any other nuclear exploisions.
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 30 : International Day of the Victims Enforced Disappearances
- Since
- 2011 [United Nations General Assembly]
- Purpose
- To draw attention towards increase in enforced or involuntary disappearances of individuals in various regions or the world, including arrest, detention and abduction unknown to their relatives and/or legal representatives.
- Theme/2021
- —
August – 30 : International Whale Shark Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August First Sunday : International Friendship Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —
August Third Saturday : International Honey Bee Day
- Since
- —
- Purpose
- —
- Theme
- —