List of Important Days in August 2023

Updated: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10:26 [IST]

There are twelve months in a year, and each month has a different significance in Indian history, which we celebrate on days that are social, international, economic, commemorative, or celebratory.

August is the eighth month of the year, and it brings with it several celebrations. The month contains so many days and festivities that it is impossible to keep track of them all. Onam, Raksha Bandhan, Independence Day, World Photography Day, World Humanitarian Day, World Mosquito Day, Sadbhavana Diwas, and other notable festivals and days fall in August. This article will assist you in remembering the major dates and events in August 2023.

List of Important Days in August 2023

World Wide Web Day - August 1
National Mountain Climbing Day - August 1
Yorkshire Day - August 1
World Breastfeeding Week - August 1st to August 7th
U.S. Coast Guard Day - August 4
Hiroshima Day - August 6
Friendship Day - August 6
National Handloom Day - August 7
Quit India Movement Day - August 9
Nagasaki Day - August 9
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples - August 9
World Lion Day - August 10
World Biofuel Day - August 10
International Youth Day - August 12
World Elephant Day - August 12
International Left Handers Day - August 13
World Organ Donation Day - August 13
Pakistan Independence Day - August 14
Independence Day in India - August 15
Bennington Battle Day - August 16
Indonesian Independence Day - August 17
World Photography Day - August 19
World Humanitarian Day - August 19
World Mosquito Day - August 20
Sadbhavna Diwas - August 20
Indian Akshay Urja Day - August 20
Women's Equality Day - August 26
International Dog Day - August 26
National Sports Day - August 29
Telugu Language Day - August 29
Small Industry Day - August 30
Raksha Bandhan - August 30
Sanskrit Diwas - August 31
Malaysia National Day - August 31

Brief on the Important Days in August 2023

World Wide Web Day - August 1

This day honours the World Wide Web, which has brought the entire world to our fingertips.

National Mountain Climbing Day - August 1

One of the major days in August is National Handloom Day. It commemorates the Swadeshi Movement, which originated in Bengal to promote the use of Indian-made products.

Yorkshire Day - August 1

The partition of India and Pakistan began on August 14, 1947. As a result, today is designated as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.

World Breastfeeding Week - August 1st to August 7th

It is an annual event held throughout the world to increase awareness about the benefits of nursing for newborns and mothers' health and well-being.

U.S. Coast Guard Day - August 4

U.S. Coast Guard Day is an annual celebration in the United States commemorating the establishment of the United States Coast Guard.

Hiroshima Day - August 6

Hiroshima Day, commemorated annually on August 6th, is a solemn commemoration of the World War II atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima.

Friendship Day - August 6

Friendship Day is an annual celebration of the friendship link and the value of friends in our lives.

National Handloom Day - August 7

National Handloom Day is an annual commemoration in India that acknowledges the talented artisans who manufacture handwoven textiles and celebrates the country's rich handloom legacy.

Quit India Movement Day - August 9

August Kranti Diwas (August Revolution Day), also known as Quit India Movement Day, is an annual memorial in India that honours the anniversary of the Quit India Movement.

Nagasaki Day - August 9

Nagasaki Day, commemorated annually on August 9th, is a solemn commemoration of the World War II atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan.

International Youth Day - August 12

People all across the world mark International Youth Day on 12 August to raise awareness about ways to protect and develop young people in society.

World Organ Donation Day - August 13

This day's purpose is to encourage residents to commit to donating organs after death to save the lives of others. Furthermore, it raises awareness about the importance of organ donation.

Independence Day in India - August 15

India gained independence on August 15, 1947. This day commemorates the sacrifices made by our valiant freedom warriors for future generations to live in peace.

World Humanitarian Day - August 19

This day was established to memorialise the August 19, 2003, attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, in which workers were killed and injured while on the job.

National Sports Day - August 29

National Sports Day is commemorated every year on August 29th to commemorate the birthdate of field hockey player Dhyan Chand. National Sports Day is also known as Rashtriya Khel Divas.

Raksha Bandhan - August 30

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the day of the full moon known as Purnima Tithi in the Shravan month. As a result, it will be observed this year on August 30, 2023.