Important Days and Dates in August 2024-List of National And International Important Dates

The 8th month of the year has already started, and each and every month include many important days and festivals. Every festival and each important day are celebrated with full enthusiasm in India. August month holds many special days like Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Friendship’s Day, and many more. Every month there are many important days including festivals, historic events, or days of national or international importance.

General Awareness section is one of the important section in any competitive exam. The static part of General Knowledge weighs more than 50% of the General Awareness section. Therefore, one has to focus on its various sub-topics and Important Days is one such sub-topic. Have a look at the detailed list of Important Days in August.

List of Important Days in August Month

Important Days and Dates in August 2024-List of National And International Important Dates

1st-August- 2024: Yorkshire Day, World Breastfeeding Week (1-7), Friendship Day

Yorkshire Day: Yorkshire Day is celebrated every year on 1st August. It is the UK’s largest country. This day is celebrated to honour everything about the history of the country to its most memorable residents.

World Breastfeeding Week (1-7): It is a global campaign that is celebrated every year during the first week of August in several countries across the world. World Breastfeeding Week first time was celebrated in 1992.

Friendship Day: Friendship Day is celebrated on 1 August. In 1935, a tradition of dedicating a day in honour of friends began in the US. Gradually Friendship Day gained popularity and various countries including India also celebrate this day.

National Mountain Climbing Day: The National Mountain Climbing Day is observed annually on August 1. The day was established in order to honour Bobby Matthews and his friend Josh Madigan, for successfully climbing the 46th peak of New York State’s Adirondack Mountains

4th- August 2024 Friendship Day, U.S. Coast Guard Day

Friendship Day: Friendship Day is a day in several countries for celebrating friendship. It was initially promoted by the greeting card industry; evidence from social networking sites shows a revival of interest in Friendship Day that may have grown with the spread of the internet, particularly in India, Bangladesh, and Malaysia.

U.S. Coast Guard Day: Coast Guard Day is held every August 4 to commemorate the founding of the United States Coast Guard as the Revenue Marine on August 4, 1790, by then-Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton.

6th- August 2024 Hiroshima Day

Hiroshima Day: Hiroshima Day is observed on August 6 every year to mark the anniversary of the atomic bombing on two cities of Japan -Hiroshima and Nagasaki — during World War 2. The nuclear bomb blasts killed nearly 80,000 people while more than 35,000 were injured. Not only this, but it also led to massive structural damage

7th- August 2024 International Beer Day, National Handloom Day

International Beer Day: The website further mentions that the “purpose behind celebrating International Beer Day is to gather with friends and enjoy the deliciousness, that is beer, to acknowledge and celebrate the people who brew and serve our beer, and to bring the world together by celebrating the beers of all nations and cultures on this

8th- August 2024 Quit India Movement

Quit India Movement: The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement, was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 8th August 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British rule in India.

9th August 2024 Nagasaki Day, International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

Nagasaki Day:  On August 9, 1945, the United States dropped the second nuclear bomb on Nagasaki, three days after Hiroshima was destroyed by the first one – a uranium bomb- ‘Little Boy

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection.

10th August 2024 World Lion Day, World Biofuel Day

World Lion Day: World Lion Day comes on August 10 of every year. World Lion Day aims to raise awareness of the majestic hunter, simply known as the king of the jungle. The Lions are one of the big cats in the Panthera genus and a member of the Felidae family.

World Biofuel Day: August 10 is observed as World Biofuel Day in honour of Sir Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the diesel engine. It was just one day before, on August 9 in 1893 that Sir Diesel, first successfully operated the mechanical engine with peanut oil.

12th August 2024 World Elephant Day, International Youth Day

International Youth Day: International Youth Day is an awareness day designated by the United Nations. The purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. The first IYD was observed on 12 August, 2000

World Elephant Day: World Elephant Day is an international annual event on August 12, dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world’s elephants

13th- August 2024 International Lefthanders Day, World Organ Donation Day

World Organ Donation Day: National Organ Donation Day is celebrated on November 27 in India every year. The day has been observed for the last 10 years. The main objective of the national organ donation day is to spread awareness among people and to recognize the selfless efforts made towards mankind, and reestablish our belief in humanity
International Lefthanders Day: International Left Handers Day is an international day observed annually on August 13 to celebrate the uniqueness and differences of left-handed individuals. The day was first observed in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell, founder of Lefthanders International, Inc

14th- August 2024 Youm-e-Azadi (Pakistan Independence Day)

Youm-e-Azadi (Pakistan Independence Day): Independence Day, observed annually on 14 August, is a national holiday in Pakistan. It commemorates the day when Pakistan achieved independence and was declared a sovereign state following the end of the British Raj in 1947. Significance: Commemorates the independence of Pakistan

15th- August 2024 Indian Independence Day, Day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, National Mourning Day (Bangladesh)

Indian Independence Day: According to the official website of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav launched by the Ministry of Culture in March, the celebrations for the 75th Independence Day kicked off on March 12, 2021 in a 75-week countdown and will end after a year on August 15, 2022. This indicates that India finishes 74 years since freedom

National Mourning Day (Bangladesh): Every 15 August is National Mourning Day in Bangladesh to remember and mourn the brutal murder of the nation’s first president, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who also led the independence movement for East Pakistan (Bangladesh) against West Pakistan
Day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary: The Assumption of Mary is one of the four Marian dogmas of the Catholic Church. Pope Pius XII defined it in 1950 in his apostolic constitution Munificentissimus Deus as follows: We proclaim and define

16th- August 2024 Bennington Battle Day

Bennington Battle Day: Bennington Battle Day is a state holiday unique to Vermont, commemorating the American victory over British forces at the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolutionary War in 1777. The holiday’s date is fixed, occurring on August 16 every year.

17th August 2024 Indonesian Independence Day

Indonesian Independence Day: Indonesia Independence Day is celebrated on August 17 each year. The national holiday commemorates Indonesia’s declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1945.

19th August 2024 World Photography Day, World Humanitarian Day

World Photography Day: On this day, photographers come together to celebrate the creativity and nuances of photography that captivates us for years. The day traces its origins to 1837 when the first-ever photographic process, the ‘Daguerreotype’ was developed by the Frenchmen Louis Daguerre and Joseph Nicephore Niepce

World Humanitarian Day: Every year World Humanitarian Day is observed on August 19 across the globe to promote human welfare. The day is dedicated to the people who have sacrificed their lives for the welfare of others. The day came into effect in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as a part of a resolution on the Coordination of Emergency Assistance of the United Nations

20th-Augest 2024 World Mosquito Day, Sadbhavana Divas, Indian Akshay Urja Day

World Mosquito Day: World Mosquito Day, observed annually on 20 August, is a commemoration of British doctor Sir Ronald Ross’s discovery in 1897 that female anopheline mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans.

Sadbhavana Divas: 20th August is observed as Sadbhavana Diwas’ every year. The theme of Sadbhavana is to promote National Integration and Communal Harmony among people of all religions, languages and regions. The idea behind observance of Sadbhavana Diwas’ is to eschew violence and to promote goodwill among the people

Indian Akshay Urja Day: Akshay Urja diwas is an awareness campaign about the developments of renewable energy in India, celebrated on August 20 every year since 2004. The Indian Ministry for New & Renewable Energy Sources initiated Akshay Urja Day (Diwas) in 2004.

23th- August 2024 International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition: The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is an international day celebrated August 23 of each year, the day designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade

European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism: The European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism, known as Black Ribbon Day in some countries, is an international day of remembrance for victims of totalitarian regimes, specifically Stalinism, Communism, Nazism and Fascism. It is observed on 23 August and symbolizes the rejection of “extremism, intolerance and oppression”.

26th-August 2024 Women’s Equality Day

Women’s Equality Day: Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex

29th- August 2024 National Sports Day

National Sports Day: National Sports Day is celebrated every year in India on 29 August. The day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Indian hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand. Major Dhyan Chand was a legendary figure in Indian and world hockey

30th-August-2024 Small Industry Day

Small Industry Day: The National Small Industry Day is an annual celebration observed on 30th August every year. It is dedicated to promoting small businesses across the nation and offering job opportunities to the unemployed.

31st-August 2024 Hari Merdeka (Malaysia National Day)

Hari Merdeka (Malaysia National Day): Malaysia’s National Day is celebrated on 31st August Every year. A day when Malaysia got independence from British rule in 1957. This decision is defined under Article 160 of the constitution of Malaysia. Each Independence Day in Malaysia is given a unique logo and theme, usually a slogan that promotes ethnic unity.

FAQ

Ques: Why do we celebrate International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition?

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. The night of 22 to 23 August 1791, in Santo Domingo (today Haiti and the Dominican Republic) saw the beginning of the uprising that would play a crucial role in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.

Ques: Why is World Mosquito Day celebrated?
Every year, August 20 is observed as the World Mosquito Day to raise awareness about the illness and disease caused by mosquitos. It marks the day when Sir Ronald Ross discovered the link between female mosquito and malaria, which changed the course of medical history

Ques: Why do we celebrate Akshay Urja?
India celebrates Akshay Urja Diwas every year on 20 August, to create awareness about the importance of renewable resources of energy and to commemorate the birth anniversary of the late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Ques: Which is the world photography day?
19 Augest Every year, World Photography Day is marked on 19 August. The day commemorates the importance of cameras and photography in our lives. Photography enthusiasts around the world celebrate the art of capturing pictures on this occasion.

Ques: What happened in the Battle of Bennington?
Battle of Bennington, (August 16, 1777), in the American Revolution, victory by American militiamen defending colonial military stores in Bennington, Vermont, against a British raiding party.

Ques: Why is National Mourning Day celebrated?
National Mourning Day is a public holiday in Bangladesh on August 15th. It commemorates the murder of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, known as the ‘Father of the Nation’ on this day in 1975.

Ques: How do you celebrate the Assumption of Mary?
This holy day marks the occasion of the Virgin Mary’s bodily ascent to heaven at the end of her life. Assumption celebrations are accompanied by festivals, colorful street processions, fireworks, and pageantry. While a “feast” isn’t actually required, there is a longstanding tradition of blessing the summer harvest.

Ques: Why did India got independence on 15 August 1947?
It provided for the end of the British rule in India, on August 15, 1947, and the establishment of the Dominions of India and Pakistan, which were allowed to secede from the British Commonwealth. Mountbatten said that “the date I chose came out of the blue.

Ques: Which date in August is observed as world organ donation day?
World Organ Donation Day is observed on August 13 every year to spread awareness about the importance of organ donation and address and debunk myths related to donating organs. This day strives to encourage people to donate their healthy organs after death in order to save more lives

Ques: Who is the first organ donor in world?
The first-ever organ donation was done in 1954 when Ronald Lee Herrick donated a kidney to his identical twin brother.

Ques: Why is World Elephant Day celebrated?
Why a World Elephant Day? World Elephant Day has been created to bring the world together to help elephants. It is a day to honor elephants, to spread awareness about the critical threats they are facing, and to support positive solutions that will help ensure their survival.