No U.S. federal holiday in August 2027
There is no U.S. federal holiday in August 2027. Federal offices generally follow normal weekday schedules except for local closures, emergencies or agency-specific changes.
Monthly Holiday Hub · August
August Holidays
Explore August holidays by date, including U.S. federal holidays, national days, religious and cultural observances, awareness events, a 2027 calendar and practical open-or-closed planning.
August Holidays 2027: Key Dates at a Glance
Start with the dates most likely to affect travel, government services, family plans, school calendars, cultural events or seasonal schedules.
| Holiday / Observance | Date | Day | Type | Planning Note |
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| Purple Heart Day | August 7, 2027 | Saturday | U.S. Remembrance | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| International Cat Day | August 8, 2027 | Sunday | Animals / Awareness | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| Tisha B’Av begins at sunset in 2027; National Son and Daughter Day | August 11, 2027 | Wednesday | Jewish / Family | Religious observance; public-holiday status and local practice vary by community and location. |
| Tisha B’Av in 2027; International Youth Day | August 12, 2027 | Thursday | Jewish / UN | Religious observance; public-holiday status and local practice vary by community and location. |
| Mawlid is expected around this date in 2027; National Creamsicle Day | August 14, 2027 | Saturday | Religious / Food | Religious observance; public-holiday status and local practice vary by community and location. |
| World Humanitarian Day | August 19, 2027 | Thursday | UN / Humanitarian | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| Women’s Equality Day | August 26, 2027 | Thursday | U.S. Civic | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| National Beach Day | August 30, 2027 | Monday | Seasonal / Fun | Useful seasonal planning date; not a U.S. federal holiday unless separately stated. |
| International Overdose Awareness Day | August 31, 2027 | Tuesday | Health / Awareness | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
August Holidays by Date
A date-by-date guide to widely recognized federal, religious, cultural, awareness and informal observances. Informal national days may differ by organizer.
| Date | Selected Holidays & Observances | Day in 2027 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | Friendship Day in 2027; National Girlfriends Day | Sunday | Social / Fun |
| August 2 | National Coloring Book Day | Monday | Creative / Fun |
| August 3 | National Watermelon Day | Tuesday | Food / Fun |
| August 4 | U.S. Coast Guard Birthday | Wednesday | U.S. Civic |
| August 5 | National Work Like a Dog Day | Thursday | Workplace / Fun |
| August 6 | National Root Beer Float Day | Friday | Food / Fun |
| August 7 | Purple Heart Day | Saturday | U.S. Remembrance |
| August 8 | International Cat Day | Sunday | Animals / Awareness |
| August 9 | Book Lovers Day | Monday | Literary / Fun |
| August 10 | National Lazy Day | Tuesday | Fun |
| August 11 | Tisha B’Av begins at sunset in 2027; National Son and Daughter Day | Wednesday | Jewish / Family |
| August 12 | Tisha B’Av in 2027; International Youth Day | Thursday | Jewish / UN |
| August 13 | International Left-Handers Day | Friday | Awareness / Fun |
| August 14 | Mawlid is expected around this date in 2027; National Creamsicle Day | Saturday | Religious / Food |
| August 15 | National Relaxation Day | Sunday | Wellness / Fun |
| August 16 | National Tell a Joke Day | Monday | Fun |
| August 17 | Tu B’Av begins at sunset in 2027; National Nonprofit Day | Tuesday | Jewish / Civic |
| August 18 | Tu B’Av in 2027; National Fajita Day | Wednesday | Jewish / Food |
| August 19 | World Humanitarian Day | Thursday | UN / Humanitarian |
| August 20 | National Radio Day | Friday | Media / Culture |
| August 21 | World Senior Citizen’s Day | Saturday | Awareness |
| August 22 | National Tooth Fairy Day | Sunday | Fun / Family |
| August 23 | International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition | Monday | UN / Remembrance |
| August 24 | National Waffle Day | Tuesday | Food / Fun |
| August 25 | National Banana Split Day | Wednesday | Food / Fun |
| August 26 | Women’s Equality Day | Thursday | U.S. Civic |
| August 27 | National Just Because Day | Friday | Fun |
| August 28 | National Red Wine Day | Saturday | Food / Fun |
| August 29 | National Lemon Juice Day | Sunday | Food / Fun |
| August 30 | National Beach Day | Monday | Seasonal / Fun |
| August 31 | International Overdose Awareness Day | Tuesday | Health / Awareness |
Federal Holidays in August 2027
There is no U.S. federal holiday in August 2027. Federal offices generally follow normal weekday schedules except for local closures, emergencies or agency-specific changes.
Popular observances still matter
August can still include major religious, cultural, seasonal, school and retail dates. Those observances do not automatically close federal offices, banks, USPS or private businesses.
August 2027 Calendar with Holiday Highlights
Use the month grid to place major dates in context. The dedicated calendar page includes the full printable planning view.
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August holiday and calendar pages
Use the evergreen page for broad August holiday intent, the approved historical annual pages for exact 2025/2026 lists, and the 2027 calendar for upcoming planning.
What’s open and closed on August holidays?
Federal holiday status is only one layer. Banks, Federal Reserve services, USPS, schools, stores and restaurants can follow different calendars.
| Service | August Planning Status | Best Related Page |
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| Federal offices | No month-wide federal holiday closure | Federal Holidays 2027 |
| Federal Reserve | Normal schedule unless otherwise announced | Federal Reserve Holidays |
| Banks | Usually open on normal banking days | Bank Holidays |
| USPS / Post Offices | Usually normal service except local or operational changes | USPS Holidays |
| Schools | District calendars vary; religious and seasonal breaks may still apply | School Holidays |
| Stores | Usually open; local and seasonal hours vary | Store Hours Today |
| Restaurants | Usually open; hours vary by location | Restaurant Hours |
Last updated: —. Always verify local branch, school, carrier, market, store and restaurant schedules for time-sensitive plans.
August holidays by type
Separate official closure holidays from religious, cultural, awareness, seasonal and informal observances so each date is easier to plan around.
Federal holidays
Official U.S. federal dates and observed-day rules for government schedules.
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Religious observances
Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and other observances with tradition-specific date notes.
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Cultural observances
National, heritage and community dates with cultural significance.
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Fun & national days
Food days, social observances and informal national-day traditions.
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Store hours
Check local retail and grocery schedules when a holiday affects shopping or travel plans.
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Printable August calendar
See the complete 2027 month grid for appointments, holidays, school dates and events.
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Month-long August observances
These themes run across much or all of the month and are useful for school, workplace, nonprofit, wellness and editorial planning.
National Wellness MonthWellness
Back-to-School MonthEducation and planning
National Immunization Awareness MonthHealth awareness
Black Business MonthBusiness and community
August weekly planning themes
Weeks can carry strong travel, retail, school and cultural intent even when there is no federal closure.
Back-to-school weeksSchool, shopping and family planning
Mid-AugustReligious and cultural dates vary by tradition
Final weekWomen’s Equality Day and late-summer planning
Religious and cultural holidays in August
Jewish holidays begin at sundown. Islamic dates can vary by moon sighting and local authority. Hindu and Buddhist dates can vary by calendar, region and tradition. Informal national days can be promoted by different organizations; this page prioritizes widely recognized and useful observances.
Featured August pages
Move from the monthly overview into exact holiday pages for dates, meaning, annual timing and practical planning.
Previous and next month
Continue through the holiday calendar without losing monthly context.
Planning tools
Use calendars and date tools when you need to turn holiday dates into schedules, deadlines or travel plans.
August Holidays FAQ
What are the major August holidays in 2027?
Major August 2027 dates include Purple Heart Day, Tisha B’Av, International Youth Day, Women’s Equality Day. The complete date-by-date table on this page also includes religious, cultural, awareness and informal observances.
How many federal holidays are in August 2027?
There are no U.S. federal holidays in August 2027.
Are banks and USPS closed on August holidays?
Banks and USPS follow service-specific holiday schedules. Federal holidays can affect operations, but branch, delivery and retail-window schedules should be verified for the exact date and location.
More August questions
Are stores open on August holidays?
Many stores remain open for most observances, while major federal, family and shopping holidays can bring reduced, extended or location-specific hours. Check the store or local branch before traveling.
Where can I see a August 2027 calendar?
Use the August 2027 Calendar page for a full printable month grid and date planning.
Should I use August Holidays or August Holidays 2026?
Use August Holidays for the evergreen monthly hub and August Holidays 2026 for the exact 2026 date and weekday list. For upcoming 2027 planning, use this evergreen hub together with the August 2027 Calendar and the linked 2027 named-holiday pages.