Important Days in August 2025, List of Important Days & Festivals

The eighth month of the year is August. This month includes several important festivals to celebrate, including Rakshabandhan, Onam, Independence Day, World Mosquito Day, World Photography Day, Sadbhavana Diwas, etc. This article lists all the important days of August 2025, which will help candidates in preparing for various competitive exams. 

Important Days in August 2025

Knowing the Important Days in August 2025 is especially helpful for students preparing for competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, banking, and state-level tests. Questions related to national and international days often appear in the General Awareness section. These dates are not just facts; they reflect historical events, global causes, and cultural values.

List of Important Days in August 2025

The List of Important Days in August 2025 has been discussed below in detail. These important days are mostly asked in various national and state-level government exams. Hence having knowledge is crucial for achieving success in the competitive exams. 

1 August: World Lung Cancer Day

This day spreads awareness about the impact of lung cancer and promotes early detection and prevention strategies throughout the world.

1-6 August: World Breastfeeding Week

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated during the first week of August. This campaign shows the importance of breastfeeding for the health of babies and mothers.

3 August: Friendship Day

Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August. It’s a joyful occasion to celebrate and strengthen the bonds of friendship.

6 August: Hiroshima Day

Hiroshima  Day is to remember the victims of the atomic bombing in 1945 and to reflect on the importance of peace and disarmament.

7 August: National Handloom Day

This day honors India’s rich handloom heritage and the weavers who keep the traditional art alive through generations.

8 August: Quit India Movement Day

It marks the anniversary of the 1942 Quit India Movement, a major milestone in India’s struggle for independence.

8 August: Varalakshmi Vrat

It is a sacred day as the women observe fasts and prayers for the well-being and prosperity of their families.

9 August: Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is a festival for celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, symbolized by the tying of a rakhi and promises of protection.

9 August: Nagasaki Day

On this day, the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki in 1945, and that’s why this day advocates for a world free of nuclear weapons.

10 August: World Lion Day

Dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of lion conservation and the threats these animals face.

10 August: World Biofuel Day

This day promotes the use of renewable energy sources, especially biofuels, as a step toward achieving sustainable development goals.

12 August: International Youth Day

This day is to celebrate the young people around the world and recognize their contributions to global progress and change.

12 August: World Elephant Day

On this day, attention is drawn to the urgent need to protect elephants from poaching, habitat loss, and exploitation.

13 August: World Organ Donation Day

The day encourages people to pledge their organs, giving someone else a second chance at life.

14 August: Youm-e-Azadi (Pakistan Independence Day)

Pakistan celebrates its independence from British rule with parades, fireworks, and patriotic fervor.

15 August: Independence Day in India

India celebrates its independence from British rule with flag hoisting, patriotic songs, and cultural programs across the country.

15 August: National Mourning Day (Bangladesh)

A day of remembrance for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, who was assassinated in 1975.

16 August: Krishna Janmashtami

This Hindu festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna, celebrated with devotional songs, fasting, and midnight festivities.

20 August: World Mosquito Day

On this day, the discovery that mosquitoes transmit malaria emphasized the need for disease control and research.

23 August: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade

A UN observance remembering the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade and celebrating the spirit of resistance.

23 August: ISRO Day

On this day, PM Modi announced the celebration of ISRO Day as India became the first country in the world to successfully land the Chandrayaan 3 on the south pole of the moon.

26 August: International Dog Day

This day celebrates the loyalty and love of dogs while promoting pet adoption and animal welfare. 

26 August: Women’s Equality Day

Celebrated in the U.S., this day marks the time when women got the right to vote and reminds us about the importance of equal rights for women.

26-27 August: Ganesh Chaturthi

A joyful festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha with prayers, sweets, and colorful processions.

29 August: National Sports Day (India)

This day celebrates the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and promotes fitness and sports culture.

31 August: Radhashtami

A devotional celebration of Goddess Radha’s birth, especially observed in Vrindavan and Mathura with bhajans and prayers.

List of Important Days in August 2025
Date	Day	Occasion/Festival
1 August	Friday	World Lung Cancer Day
1-6 August	Fri-Wed	World Breastfeeding Week
3 Augus	Sunday	Friendship Day (India)
6 August	Wednesday	Hiroshima Day
7 August	Thursday	National Handloom Day
8 August	Friday	Quit India Movement Day
8 August	Friday	Varalakshmi Vrat
8 August	Friday	International Cat Day
9 August	Saturday	Raksha Bandhan
9 August	Saturday	Nagasaki Day
9 August	Saturday	Narali Purnima
10 August	Sunday	World Lion Day
10 August	Sunday	World Biofuel Day
12 August	Tuesday	International Youth Day
12 August	Tuesday	World Elephant Day
13 August	Wednesday	International Lefthanders Day
13 August	Wednesday	World Organ Donation Day
14 August	Thursday	Youm-e-Azadi (Pakistan Independence Day)
15 August	Friday	Independence Day (India)
15 August	Friday	National Mourning Day (Bangladesh)
16 August	Saturday	Krishna Janmashtami
19 August	Tuesday	World Humanitarian Day
20 August	Wednesday	World Mosquito Day
23 August	Saturday	International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade
23 August	Saturday	ISRO Day
26 August	Tuesday	Hartalika Teej
26 August	Tuesday	International Dog Day
26 August	Tuesday	Women’s Equality Day
26-27 August	Tue-Wed	Ganesh Chaturthi
27 August	Wednesday	Ganesh Chaturthi (Main Day)
29 August	Friday	National Sports Day (India)
31 August	Sunday	Radhashtami