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13 holidays and national days observed around the world. Sorted by how many people have saved them.

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National Watermelon Day BIGGEST ON AUGUST 3
Food Fruit United States

National Watermelon Day

Make National Watermelon Day extra sweet - enjoy a refreshing watermelon-based cocktail, snack on some watermelon slices, and find the perfect summer outfit!

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National Michael Day
Community Origin
National Michael Day

America's number-one boys' name 44 times over, Michael began as a Hebrew question, 'Who is like God?', with 'no one' as the built-in answer.

Names International
207
03
National Grab Some Nuts Day
Food observance
National Grab Some Nuts Day

Celebrate National Grab Some Nuts Day with a delicious selection of nuts - perfect for snacking or adding to your favorite recipes!

Food Snacks United States
173
04
National Big Forehead Day
Community Origin
National Big Forehead Day

Owners of prominent foreheads get anatomy on their side: the hairline is no stable landmark, and where it sits is decided by sex, age, family, culture, and fashion.

Fun Silly United States
137
05
Clean Your Floors Day
Observance
Clean Your Floors Day

Make your floors shine for Clean Your Floors Day! Get all the supplies you need to make your home sparkling clean.

Lifestyle Cleaning United States
81
06
New Brunswick Day
Observance
New Brunswick Day

Experience the vibrant culture and celebrate the resilient spirit of New Brunswickers on New Brunswick Day! Live, love, and laugh in the charm of NB.

Culture Regional Canada
23
07
Terry Fox Day
Observance
Terry Fox Day

Honor Terry Fox Day with courage and heart! Support cancer research and remember Terry's inspiring marathon of hope.

Culture Famous People Canada
23
08
British Columbia Day
Observance
British Columbia Day

Join us on British Columbia Day to toast to Canada's breathtaking westernmost province, filled with vibrant cities, untamed wilderness, and rich history!

Culture Regional Canada
11
09
Civic Holiday
Observance
Civic Holiday

Kick back and relax this Civic Holiday, celebrating the height of summer with fun, festivals, and a well-deserved day off!

Culture Civics Canada
11
10
Commerce Day
Observance
Commerce Day

Join us for Commerce Day - celebrating the successes, innovations and future of the world of trade. Learn, experience and connect!

Business Entrepreneurship Iceland
11
11
Natal Day
Observance
Natal Day

Come join the fun as we honor our community's heritage on Natal Day - filled with festivities, parades, and fireworks that light up the night sky!

Culture Regional Canada
11
12
Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day
Awareness day
Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day

Join us in raising awareness for Cloves Syndrome on this special day - together, we can make a difference and support those affected by this rare disease.

Awareness Rare Diseases International
0
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Kadooment Day
Observance
Kadooment Day

Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors, infectious music and joyful spirit of Kadooment Day - Barbados' biggest, brightest carnival extravaganza!

Culture Regional Barbados
0
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August 3, measured

1.0k all-time saves across this date’s holidays
3 brands have run deals on this date
13 named holidays fall on this date
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ALSO HAPPENING

This week & month

25 month-long observances and 7 week-long ones that include August 3.

Happiness Happens Month
All of August
Happiness Happens Month
Health
Black Business Month
All of August
Black Business Month
Business
​Back to School Month
All of August
​Back to School Month
School
National Civility Month
All of August
National Civility Month
Awareness
National Traffic Awareness Month
All of August
National Traffic Awareness Month
Awareness
National Breastfeeding Month
All of August
National Breastfeeding Month
Awareness
Family Fun Month
All of August
Family Fun Month
Relationships
National Peach Month
All of August
National Peach Month
Food
National Sandwich Month
All of August
National Sandwich Month
Food
National Hair Loss Awareness Month
All of August
National Hair Loss Awareness Month
Awareness
National Immunization Awareness Month
All of August
National Immunization Awareness Month
Awareness
Psoriasis Awareness Month
All of August
Psoriasis Awareness Month
Awareness
National Language Month
All of August
National Language Month
School
American Artist Appreciation Month
All of August
American Artist Appreciation Month
Careers
Child Support Awareness Month
All of August
Child Support Awareness Month
Awareness
Summer Sun Safety Month
All of August
Summer Sun Safety Month
Health
National Golf Month
All of August
National Golf Month
Sports
National Farmers Market Week
August 1–7
National Farmers Market Week
Business
National Wellness Month
All of August
National Wellness Month
Health
American Adventures Month
All of August
American Adventures Month
Travel
International Clown Week
August 1–7
International Clown Week
Careers
National Eye Exam Month
All of August
National Eye Exam Month
Health
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
All of August
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Awareness
Gastroparesis Awareness Month
All of August
Gastroparesis Awareness Month
Awareness
MedicAlert Awareness Month
All of August
MedicAlert Awareness Month
Awareness
National Health Center Week
August 1–7
National Health Center Week
Awareness
Rawgust
All of August
Rawgust
Health
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
All of August
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
Awareness
Stop on Red Week
August 1–7
Stop on Red Week
Awareness
Crop Over
July 4 – August 3
Crop Over
Culture
National Eisteddfod
August 7–14
National Eisteddfod
Culture
Panafest
July 22–31
Panafest
Culture
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