Today, August 31, marks World Distance Learning Day and Outdoor Eating Day, UNN reports.
World Distance Learning Day
August 31 is a day to embrace learning beyond the physical classroom.
In 2025, thanks to technology and the COVID-19 pandemic, people's opportunities for distance learning have expanded.
With options for hybrid learning combining in-class and at-home instruction, added flexibility, and often a more cost-effective option, distance learning benefits more students worldwide than ever before.
Traditional education methods have now completely changed worldwide. Given this, today is the day to be grateful for the distance learning opportunities humanity has, and for the countless resources available for use.
In Ukraine, schoolchildren face distance learning due to Russia's full-scale invasion. This applies to frontline regions.
International Overdose Awareness Day
Every year on August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day is celebrated, which unites the global community to take action to combat overdose.
The campaign raises awareness about overdose, which is one of the worst public health crises in the world, and stimulates action and discussion on evidence-based overdose prevention and drug policy.
Overdose is a condition that occurs when an excessive amount of a substance enters the body, leading to a toxic effect with serious consequences, including death.
Outdoor Eating Day
In summer, food always tastes better outdoors. This holiday encourages more people to eat outdoors. This day increases the demand for outdoor dining, restaurants expand service to terraces, and families choose to eat outdoors.
Today's holiday, combined with the last day of summer, calls for a picnic or a barbecue.