Highlighting Celebration Days in August
Coast Guard Day (August 4)
- Established in 1941 by Congress to honor the US Coast Guard’s founding on August 4, 1790
- The oldest continuous sea service in United States history, originally the “Revenue Cutter Service”
- Celebrations often include ship open houses, parades, vehicle displays, and reenlistment/promotion ceremonies
Purple Heart Day (August 7)
- Commemorates when General George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit in 1782, which became the Purple Heart medal
- Honors those wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. military
- Many communities hold ceremonies to recognize newly awarded Purple Heart recipients
National Aviation Day (August 19)
- Observes the history of human flight and aviation technology
- Commemorates the Wright brothers’ first successful airplane flight on August 19, 1903
- Aviation organizations and airports often host fly-ins, air shows, plane exhibitions and educational events
Women’s Equality Day (August 26)
- Celebrates the addition of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guaranteed women the right to vote
- Recognizes the fierce activism of early feminists in the women’s suffrage movement
- Modern celebrations call attention to continuing efforts for wage equality, health equity, and more
National Trail Mix Day (August 31)
- Celebrates trail mix, the high-energy blend of nuts, seeds, chocolate pieces, and dried fruit
- Promotes enjoying the outdoors by taking trail mix along on a hike
- Many brands and outdoor retailers offer National Trail Mix Day sales, specials and giveaways
August 2024 Calendar of the United States of America
August 2024 marks the height of summer in the United States, filled with warm weather, sunshine, and plenty of holidays and celebrations to enjoy. This month contains 31 days, starting on a Thursday and ending on a Saturday. Notable federal holidays include Coast Guard Day on August 4th and Women’s Equality Day on August 26th. Beyond the official observances, August is packed with fun unofficial holidays like Watermelon Day, Joke Day, and even National Toasted Marshmallow Day to round out the month. Get ready to embrace the summer spirit with the August 2024 calendar.