August 31 Holidays

2025 Monthly Holidays that include August 31

2025 Famous Birthdays on August 31

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/yael-shelbia" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/d29e8626-d713-4ca3-dab5-a09f32fbf300/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Yael Shelbia" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Model</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/yael-shelbia" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Yael Shelbia</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/richard-gere" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/8f881418-050b-43bb-d35d-b6e8c1827800/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Richard Gere" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/richard-gere" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Richard Gere</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/chris-tucker" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/c8151856-e585-47b9-a0d7-02ab699fd800/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Chris Tucker" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/chris-tucker" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Chris Tucker</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/larry-fitzgerald" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/01894c01-b0e2-487a-879f-23137dbf6a00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Larry Fitzgerald" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Football Player</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/larry-fitzgerald" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Larry Fitzgerald</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

Historical Events on August 31

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1314</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Capital of Norway Shifts</div><div class='timeline-text'>King Haakon V of Norway changes the capital from Bergen to Oslo, shaping the future of the country.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1776</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First NJ Governor's Term Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>William Livingston begins serving his inaugural term as the first Governor of New Jersey.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1795</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>British Secures Trincomalee</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the War of the First Coalition, the British take control of Trincomalee (now Sri Lanka) from the Dutch.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1895</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Zeppelin Patents His Balloon</div><div class='timeline-text'>Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, a German inventor, patents his navigable balloon, marking a significant advancement in air travel.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1907</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Anglo-Russian Convention</div><div class='timeline-text'>Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Anglo-Russian Convention, creating peace and stability in the region.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1943</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>USS Harmon Commissioned</div><div class='timeline-text'>U.S. Navy commissions the USS Harmon, the first ship to be named after a black person, marking a milestone in military inclusivity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1957</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Malaysia Gains Independence</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) secures independence from the United Kingdom, marking a significant step for the nation's sovereignty.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1963</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>North Borneo Gains Self-Governance</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Crown Colony of North Borneo (now Sabah) achieves self-governance, bringing local rule to the region.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Independence Day for Kyrgyzstan</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kyrgyzstan declares its independence from the Soviet Union, establishing its national sovereignty.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1993-1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Russia Completes Troop Removal</div><div class='timeline-text'>Russia finishes the removal of troops from Lithuania and Estonia, marking a significant moment in post-Soviet de-escalation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>'The Scream' Recovered</div><div class='timeline-text'>Edvard Munch's iconic painting, 'The Scream', stolen in 2004, is successfully recovered in a raid by Norwegian police.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is August 31?
August 31st is a day brimming with diverse and exciting celebrations around the globe! From the playful and messy La Tomatina festival in Spain to the reflective International Overdose Awareness Day, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re enjoying a glass of Cabernet for International Cabernet Day, reliving school memories on We Love Memoirs Day, or celebrating independence in Trinidad and Tobago and Kyrgyzstan, this day offers a rich tapestry of events that highlights culture, awareness, and pure fun! Be sure to step outside with your favorite snack to celebrate Eat Outside Day and National Trail Mix Day as you engage in these global festivities.