Oleksandra Mesenko
On August 24, Ukraine celebrates Independence Day, while around the world it is Alopecia Awareness Day. Saints are also honored, and unofficial holidays are observed.
In Ukraine, August 23 is celebrated as State Flag Day. Around the world, victims of Stalinism and Nazism are commemorated, and Goulash Day is also celebrated.
On August 22, victims of the slave trade and religious violence are commemorated, and Tooth Fairy Day and Plant Milk Day are observed. Believers commemorate the holy martyrs.
August 21 marks the days commemorating the victims of terrorism, entrepreneurs, going without makeup, and prose poetry. The Church commemorates the Apostle Thaddeus.
August 20 marks Medical Transport Day, World Mosquito Day, and National Lemonade and Honey Cake Day. Hungary celebrates Saint Stephen's Day, while believers honor the Prophet Samuel.
On August 19, World Humanitarian Day and World Photography Day are observed around the world. On this day, people also honor the memory of Saint Andrew Stratelates according to the old calendar.
On August 18, World Pinot Noir Day and Bad Poetry Day are observed. According to the new calendar, the martyrs Florus and Laurus, the patron saints of horses, are commemorated.
On August 17, Blueberry Pie Day and Homeless Animals Day are celebrated. According to the new church calendar, the memory of Saint Martyr Myron is commemorated.
August 16 is World Moroccan Cuisine Day and National True Love Day. According to the new church calendar, the memory of Saint Diomedes the Martyr and the Translation of the Acheiropoietos Image of the Lord are commemorated.
August 15 marks International Homeless Animals Day and World Honey Cake Day. Under the new calendar, Orthodox believers celebrate the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos.
August 13 marks International Left-Handers Day, established in 1976, and World Pistachio Day. Under the new calendar, Orthodox Christians commemorate the martyr Maximus, while under the old calendar they commemorate Eudocimus.
On the night of August 13, 2026, Ukrainians will be able to observe the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. Because of the new moon phase, the sky will be dark, allowing up to 50 meteors per hour to be seen.
On August 12, International Youth Day, World Elephant Day, and Vinyl Record Day are observed. According to the new calendar, the martyrs Photius and Anicetus are commemorated; according to the old calendar — John the Warrior.
On August 11, the world celebrates Panini Day and Healthy Eating Day. According to the new church calendar, the memory of Saint Martyr Euplus is commemorated, while according to the old calendar, it is Kalinnik.
Today marks the unofficial holiday of lazy people and the culinary holiday of fried assortments. Orthodox Christians honor the memory of the holy apostles Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, and Parmenas.
In 2026, Nut Savior is celebrated on August 16 according to the Revised Julian calendar. This holiday combines Christian traditions with folk rituals marking the end of the harvest.
August 9 marks the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples and Builders' Day. Singapore celebrates National Day, while South Africa honors women.
August 8 marks International Cat Day and Mountaineers' Day. This day also celebrates Dollar Day and commemorates Saint Emiliano.
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On August 6, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Apple Feast of the Savior, while the world commemorates the tragedy of Hiroshima. This day also marks Doctors for Peace Day and other holidays.
On August 5, the world marks International Traffic Light Day, first installed in 1914 in Cleveland. Ukraine, meanwhile, commemorates the Pochayiv Icon of the Mother of God according to the old style and prepares for the Transfiguration according to the new style.
The world marks International Owl Day and National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Orthodox Christians honor the memory of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus according to the new calendar.
On August 3, World Watermelon Day is celebrated and the memory of the victims of the Yazidi genocide is honored. In Ukraine, according to the new calendar, the Venerables Isaac, Dalmatius and Faustus are commemorated.
On August 1, Orthodox Ukrainians celebrate the Honey Savior, which marks the beginning of the Dormition Fast. Around the world, this day is celebrated as Spider-Man Day and World Lung Cancer Day.
On July 31, the world marks World Ranger Day and Harry Potter's birthday. According to the new church calendar, Orthodox Christians honor the memory of the righteous Evdokim and prepare for the beginning of the Dormition Fast.
July 30 marks the International Day of Friendship and the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Orthodox Christians honor the apostles Silas and Silvanus and the martyr John the Warrior.
On July 29, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, established in 2016. Also on this day, International Tiger Day is celebrated and the memory of the martyr Kallinikos is honored.
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July 28 marks World Hepatitis Day and Nature Conservation Day. In Ukraine, according to the new calendar, the memory of the apostles from the 70 is honored.
On July 27, Ukraine celebrates Medical Workers' Day. The world honors Hamburger Day.