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National Andrew Day

Calling all Andrews! It's time to celebrate your name and all the amazing people who share it. Happy National Andrew Day!

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August 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEAugust 1

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYNames

INTRO

Introduction

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Mark your calendars for August 1 because it's National Andrew Day! This special day celebrates all the Andrews out there and their unique contributions to the world. Did you know that the name Andrew means "manly" or "warrior"? It has been a popular name throughout history, from biblical times to modern pop culture. So whether you're an Andrew yourself or have a special someone in your life with this name, take the time to honor and celebrate them on this day. After all, they deserve some recognition for being awesome!

TIMELINE

National Andrew Day Timeline

Biblical Andrew

Andrew, the brother of Peter, was one of the twelve apostles in the bible. He became a Patron Saint in Scotland, where St Andrew's Day is a national holiday.

President Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson became the seventh President of the United States in 1829, famously known for his populist beliefs and policies.

Andrew Carnegie's Philanthropy

Industrialist Andrew Carnegie committed to use his wealth for public good and set a gold standard for philanthropy.

Andy Warhol's Pop Art

Visual artist Andy (Andrew) Warhol became an iconic figure in the pop art movement with works like "Campbell's Soup Cans."

Andrew in Pop Culture

Well-known Andrews such as actors Andrew Garfield and Andy Samberg, musician Andrew Bird and author Andrew Smith influenced pop culture significantly.

Celebrating National Andrew Day

Celebrating all Andrews around the world on August 1, National Andrew Day.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Andrew Day

Throw an Andrew-themed party

Invite all your friends named Andrew (or any variation of the name) and have a fun party to celebrate National Andrew Day. Decorate with pictures and items related to the name and have a great time together.

SEND

Send personalized cards or gifts

Take the time to send a thoughtful card or gift to all the Andrews in your life. It could be something related to their name or something that you know they would appreciate.

ATTEND

Attend an event or concert featuring an Andrew

If there are any events or concerts happening on National Andrew Day featuring someone with the name, be sure to attend and show your support. It could be a musician, athlete, or any other public figure.

CREATE

Create an Andrew-themed playlist

Gather all the songs you can think of that mention someone named Andrew and create a fun playlist to listen to on National Andrew Day. You could even share it with your friends and have a dance party.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer or donate to charities with "Andrew" in their name

Use National Andrew Day as an opportunity to give back to your community by volunteering or donating to charities that have "Andrew" in their name. It's a great way to celebrate the day and make a positive impact.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Andrew Day

We have awesome nicknames

Let's be real, Andrew has some pretty cool nicknames - Andy, Drew, Dru, Andie, Dre...the list goes on! On National Andrew Day, we can have fun embracing our different variations and seeing how creative we can get with them.

We share a special bond

For all the Andrews out there, National Andrew Day is a day to celebrate our shared name and the unique experiences we have because of it. It's a reminder that we are part of a larger community and have a special connection with others who share our name.

It's an excuse to connect with old friends

On National Andrew Day, it's the perfect time to reach out to any old friends or acquaintances with the same name. It's a great way to reconnect and catch up on each other's lives - all because of a shared name!