National Black Business Month is observed every August to celebrate, motivate, and mentor Black entrepreneurs and their economic impact.

August is National Wellness Month, born from the idea that we are going to do big things in the world. In between building our careers, raising a family, furthering our education, creating new ideas, and nurturing our bodies, we need to take care of ourselves, too.

Transfiguration Sunday, observed on August 6, 2026, by some Christian communities, unites the Old Testament prophets with the New Testament disciples showing that Jesus is the fulfillment of both the laws and prophets. (Image: Instagram, kellylatimoreicons)

Observance of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad for Sunni Muslims is observed on Tuesday August 25, 2026, and the Shia Muslims observance falls on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

The Feat of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (called the Dormition “meaning ‘falling asleep” by Eastern Catholics) is a major holiday celebrated on August 15th by the Catholic Church.

July 26 - Parents' Day

July 18 - Nelson Mandela InternationalDay

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