List of Important Days in August 2025: National And International Days Along With Themes

August is a month rich in history, cultural significance, and national pride. From international observances to important days of national relevance, August 2025 brings with it a host of events that are important for competitive exams, general awareness, and civic engagement. Notable among them is Independence Day on August 15, commemorating India's freedom from British rule. Apart from this, the month also includes days like International Youth Day (August 12) and World Humanitarian Day (August 19), which promote global solidarity and awareness of social issues. For aspirants preparing for exams like SSC, banking, and government exams, knowing these dates is crucial. They are often asked in the general awareness section. This page contains a complete list of important days in August 2025 with the theme in English, Tamil, and Hindi. For any queries, kindly visit the FAQs listed below.

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List of Important Days and Dates in August 2025: National and International

Check the list of important days and dates in August 2025 with themes, national and international, that are listed in the table below. Candidates can download the list of important days in August 2025 PDF from the link given below.

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List of Important Days in August 2025

 

List of Important Days in August 2025

Important Days in August 

Its Importance

Themes

1st August

World Wide Web Day

Empowering the Future: Building an Inclusive, Safe, and Open Web

Yorkshire Day

No theme

 World Lung Cancer Day

Stronger Together: United for Lung Cancer Awareness

1st to 7th August

World Breastfeeding Week

Prioritise breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems

3 August

Friendship Day in India (First Sunday of August)

Building Bridges: Celebrating Diversity, Solidarity, and a Culture of Peace.

6th August

Hiroshima Memorial Day

No theme

7th August

National Handloom Day

Weaving the Future

8 August

Quit India Movement Day

No theme

9th August

Nagasaki Day

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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

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Rakshabandhan

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10th August

World Lion Day 

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World Biofuel Day

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12th August

International Youth Day

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World Elephant Day

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13th August

International Lefthanders Day

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World Organ Donation Day

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15th August

Independence Day in India

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17 August

Indonesian Independence Day

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19th August

World Photography Day

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World Humanitarian Day

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20th August

World Mosquito Day

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Sadbhavana Diwas

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Indian Akshay Urja Day

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23rd August

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Abolition

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26th August

Women’s Equality Day

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International Dog Day

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29th August

National Sports Day or Rashtriya Khel Divas

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Telugu Language Day

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Anti-Nuclear Tests Day

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30th August

Small Industry Day

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31st August

Malaysia National Day (Hari Merdeka)

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Overdose Awareness Day

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List of Important Days in August 2025 in Hindi:

Have a look at the list of important days in August 2025 in Hindi that are listed below. The candidates preparing for competitive exams in Hindi can check the table below.

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अगस्त में महत्वपूर्ण दिन

इसका महत्व

विषय

1 अगस्त

वर्ल्ड वाइड वेब डे(World Wide Web Day)

-

यॉर्कशायर डे(Yorkshire Day)

-

1 से 7 अगस्त

विश्व स्तनपान सप्ताह(World Breastfeeding Week)

जल्द ही अपडेट करें (Update Soon)

6 अगस्त

हिरोशिमा दिन(Hiroshima Day)

जल्द ही अपडेट करें (Update Soon)

7 अगस्त

राष्ट्रीय हथकरघा दिवस(National Handloom Day)

जल्द ही अपडेट करें (Update Soon)

9 अगस्त

भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन की वर्षगांठ या अगस्त क्रांति दिवस(Quit India Movement Anniversary or August Kranti Din)

जल्द ही अपडेट करें (Update Soon)

नागासाकी दिवस(Nagasaki Day)

विश्व के स्वदेशी लोगों का अंतर्राष्ट्रीय दिवस(International Day of World’s Indigenous People)

जल्द ही अपडेट करें (Update Soon)

12 अगस्त

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय युवा दिवस(International Youth Day)

जल्द ही अपडेट करें (Update Soon)

विश्व हाथी दिवस(World Elephant Day)

जल्द ही अपडेट करें (Update Soon)

15 अगस्त

भारत में स्वतंत्रता दिवस(Independence day in India)

जल्द ही अपडेट करें (Update Soon)

19 अगस्त

विश्व फोटोग्राफी दिवस(World Photography Day)

जल्द ही अपडेट करें (Update Soon)

20 अगस्त

विश्व मच्छर दिवस(World Mosquito Day)

जल्द ही अपडेट करें (Update Soon)

सद्भावना दिवस(Sadbhavana Diwas)

जल्द ही अपडेट करें (Update Soon)

23 अगस्त

दास व्यापार और उन्मूलन के स्मरण के लिए अंतर्राष्ट्रीय दिवस(International Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade and Abolition)

जल्द ही अपडेट करें (Update Soon)

26 अगस्त

महिला समानता दिवस(Women’s Equality Day)

जल्द ही अपडेट करें (Update Soon)

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय कुत्ता दिवस(International Dog Day)

29 अगस्त

राष्ट्रीय खेल दिवस या राष्ट्रीय खेल दिवस(National Sports Day or Rashtriya Khel Divas)

जल्द ही अपडेट करें (Update Soon)

तेलुगु भाषा दिवस(Telugu Language Day)

30 अगस्त

लघु उद्योग दिवस(Small Industry Day)

31 अगस्त

मलेशिया राष्ट्रीय दिवस (हरि मर्डेका) (Malaysia National Day (Hari Merdeka))

जल्द ही अपडेट करें (Update Soon)

List of Important Days in August 2025 in Tamil:

The list of important days in August of the year 2025 in Tamil can be observed by candidates preparing for competitive exams and other bank exams that have a general awareness section. For the convenience of the applicants, a table listing the list of important days in August 2025 in Tamil PDF has been provided.

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ஆகஸ்ட் மாத முக்கிய நாட்கள் 2025

அதன் முக்கியத்துவம்

ஆகஸ்ட் 1

உலகளாவிய வலை தினம்

யார்க்ஷயர் தினம்

ஆகஸ்ட் 1-7

உலக தாய்ப்பால் வாரம்

ஆகஸ்ட் 6

ஹிரோஷிமா நாள்

 

இந்தியாவில் நட்பு தினம் (ஆகஸ்ட் முதல் ஞாயிறு)

ஆகஸ்ட் 7

தேசிய கைத்தறி நாள்

ஆகஸ்ட் 8

வெள்ளையேனே வெளியேறு இயக்கத்தின் ஆண்டுவிழா

ஆகஸ்ட் 9

நாகசாகி தினம்

உலக பழங்குடி மக்களின் சர்வதேச தினம்

ஆகஸ்ட் 10


 

உலக சிங்க தினம்

உலக உயிரி எரிபொருள் தினம்

ஆகஸ்ட் 12

சர்வதேச இளைஞர் தினம்

உலக யானை தினம்

ஆகஸ்ட் 13


 

சர்வதேச இடதுசாரிகள் தினம்

உலக உறுப்பு தான தினம்

ஆகஸ்ட் 14

பாகிஸ்தான் சுதந்திர தினம்

ஆகஸ்ட் 15

சுதந்திர தினம்

ஆகஸ்ட் 19

உலக புகைப்பட நாள்

ஆகஸ்ட் 20

உலக கொசு தினம்

முன்னாள் பிரதமர் ராஜீவ் காந்தியின் பிறந்த நாள்

ஆகஸ்ட் 23

பயங்கரவாதத்தால் பாதிக்கப்பட்டவர்களுக்கு சர்வதேச நினைவு தினம் மற்றும் அஞ்சலி தினம்

ஆகஸ்ட் 26

பெண்கள் சமத்துவ நாள்

சர்வதேச நாய் தினம்

ஆகஸ்ட் 29

தேசிய விளையாட்டு தினம்

தெலுங்கு மொழி நாள்

ஆகஸ்ட் 30

சிறு தொழில் தினம்

ஆகஸ்ட் 31

மலேசியாவின் சுதந்திர தினம்

 

Important Days in August 2025 National and International:

This page is helpful to everyone. Not only the applicants preparing for competitive tests, but also the general public, finds this information regarding important days in August 2025, both nationally and internationally, as well as a list of important events in August 2025 to be helpful. Examine the list of Special events for the month of August below;

World Wide Web Day 2025 - 1st August

List of Important Days in August 2025 International: August 1 is World Wide Web Day 2025, marking the invention by Tim Berners-Lee of an internet-based communication system that changed the world. On 30 April 1993, CERN put the World Wide Web software in the public domain. Later, CERN made a release available with an open licence, a more sure way to maximise its dissemination. These actions allowed the web to flourish.

Yorkshire Day 2025 - 1st August

Yorkshire Day 2025 is a yearly celebration on 1 August to promote the historic county of Yorkshire, England. Yorkshire or the County of York was so named as it is the shire (administrative area or county) of the city of York or York's Shire. It was celebrated by the Yorkshire Ridings Society in 1975, initially in Beverley, as "a protest movement against the local government reorganisation of 1974".

World Lung Cancer Day - 1st August

World Lung Cancer Day, observed on August 1st, aims to raise awareness about the symptoms and risk factors associated with lung cancer while generating funds for further research. The goal is to inform people about the risk factors, screening methods, treatment options, and outcomes of lung cancer, while also promoting overall lung health. The theme for World Cancer Day from 2025 to 2027, “United by Unique,” emphasises a patient-centred approach to care and seeks innovative ways to make an impact.

World Breastfeeding Week 2025 - 1-7 August

List of Important Days in August 2025 International: World Breastfeeding Week 2025 aims to highlight the huge benefits that breastfeeding can bring to both the health and welfare of babies, as well as a wider push for maternal health, focusing on good nutrition, poverty reduction and food security. The theme for the week is 'Everyone has a part to play in helping mums to breastfeed'. The key focus will be the difference that can be made if everyone supports breastfeeding.

Hiroshima Day 2025 - 6th August

List of Important Days in August 2025 International: Hiroshima Day 2025 is observed on 6th August annually. It marks the anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The primary purpose of keeping this day is to promote peace and politics. The United States of America dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6th August 1945; three days later, on 9th August, another nuclear bomb was dropped on Nagasaki.

National Handloom Day 2025 - 7th August 

List of Important Days in August 2025 National: National Handloom Day 2025, celebrated on 7th August every year, is observed in order to raise awareness about the economic importance of the textile sector. It began as a project to recognise and employ handloom weavers and craftspeople.

Quit India Movement Anniversary or August Kranti Din 2025 - 8th August

List of Important Days in August 2025 National: The 80th anniversary of the August Kranti Din or Quit India Movement 2025, which is considered as one of the important milestones in the history of the freedom struggle of our country, is being observed on 8 August 2025.

Nagasaki Day 2025 - 9th August

List of Important Days in August 2025 International: Nagasaki Day is observed every year on August 9 to promote peace, politics and raise awareness of the effects of the bomb attack on Nagasaki. Nagasaki city was attacked by atomic weapons that killed thousands of lives instantly. It is the 76th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city.

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2025 - 9th August

List of Important Days in August 2025 International: International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples 2025 marks the day of the first meeting, in 1982, of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations. On this day, people from around the world are encouraged to spread the UN's message on the protection and promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples.

Rakshabandhan - 9th August

Raksha Bandhan, an important Indian festival representing the protective bond shared between siblings, will be celebrated on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Deeply rooted in cultural tradition, this festival involves rituals that highlight love, responsibility, and mutual respect among brothers and sisters. The core idea of Raksha Bandhan is reflected in the act of sisters tying a rakhi—a sacred thread—around their brothers' wrists, while praying for their safety and well-being. In return, brothers vow to safeguard their sisters and typically give them gifts.

International Youth Day 2025 - 12th August

List of Important Days in August 2025 International: International Youth Day 2025 is celebrated on 12 August around the globe to focus on the development and protection of youth in society. Youth Day was created by the UN to help raise awareness of these issues as we strive to find solutions. It’s a day for reflection, but also a day for taking action, so get involved.

World Elephant Day 2025 - 12th August

List of Important Days in August 2025 International: World Elephant Day 2025 is observed on 12th August of this current year. This is a day where organisations and individuals can rally together to give a voice to the issues threatening elephants.

Independence Day of Pakistan (Youm-e-Azadi) 2025 - 14th August

List of Important Days in August 2025 National: Independence Day of Pakistan 2025 is Pakistan’s national day and is celebrated annually on 14th August. On this day in 1947, Pakistan became the world's first Islamic republic when it gained independence from British rule.

Independence Day in India 2025 - 15th August

List of Important Days in August 2025 National: Indian Independence Day is always celebrated on August 15th. It is the National Day of India. Also known as 'I-Day', this public holiday marks the date in 1947 when India became an independent country.

Day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary - 15th August

The Assumption of Mary is one of the four dogmas regarding Mary recognised by the Catholic Church. In certain interpretations of the assumption story, it is believed to have occurred in Ephesus, specifically at the House of the Virgin Mary. According to the text known as the Passing of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is attributed to Joseph of Arimathea and likely dates from after the early seventh century, one of the apostles—commonly thought to be Thomas the Apostle—was absent at the time of Mary's death. His subsequent arrival leads to the reopening of Mary's tomb, which is discovered to be empty apart from her burial garments.

Janmashtami (Smarta tradition) - 16th August

Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that honours the birth of Lord Krishna. The celebration is characterised by fasting, prayers, devotional singing, and dramatising events from Krishna's life, especially his early years. Dahi Handi, which is especially famous in Maharashtra, involves creating human pyramids to reach and break a pot of yoghurt (dahi) that is hung high in the air.

 Indonesian Independence Day - 17th August

Indonesian Independence Day commemorates Indonesia’s declaration of independence from Dutch rule in 1945. It is a national holiday and a significant occasion for Indonesians, symbolising their freedom and national unity. Celebrations include flag-raising ceremonies, traditional games, and cultural performances that highlight Indonesia's rich cultural diversity. 

World Photography Day 2025 - 19th August

List of Important Days in August 2025 International: World Photography Day 2025 is celebrated on the 19th of August of this current year. The day is an exclusive celebration of photography’s history, basking in the current technological trends in photography and awaiting a wonderful opportunity for the future.

World Humanitarian Day - 19th August

World Humanitarian Day is celebrated every year on August 19th, marking the tragic bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad in 2003, where 22 aid workers lost their lives. It recognises the contributions of humanitarian workers around the globe and seeks to highlight the urgent humanitarian challenges and the significance of humanitarian efforts. This occasion also acts as a reminder of the bravery and kindness of individuals who put their lives on the line to assist others.

World Mosquito Day 2025 - 20th August

List of Important Days in August 2025 International: On August 20th 2025, World Mosquito Day 2025 marks the occasion when Sir Ronald Ross discovered that female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans. There are over three thousand species of mosquitoes in the world today. Of those, only about three cause serious diseases.

Sadbhavana Diwas 2025 - 20th August

List of Important Days in August 2025 National: Sadbhavna Diwas is celebrated annually all across the country on August 20. The day is also referred to as Harmony Day. The late Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, is commemorated on this day as Aug 20 marks the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister.

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Abolition 2025 - 23rd August

List of Important Days in August 2025 International: The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is marked on 25 March every year to raise awareness about the dangers of racism and prejudice. The Day is observed with ceremonies and activities at United Nations Headquarters in New York and United Nations offices around the world.

Women’s Equality Day 2025 - 26th August 

List of Important Days in August 2025 International: Women’s Equality Day commemorates 26th August 1920, when women officially became part of the US Constitution. This day marks a turning point in the history of the struggle for equal treatment of women and women’s rights.

International Dog Day 2025 - 26th August 

List of Important Days in August 2025 International: Every year, International Dog Day is celebrated on August 26 across the globe to encourage people to adopt more dogs instead of buying them from pet shops. The day was founded by Animal Welfare Advocate and Pet Lifestyle expert Colleen Paige.

Krishna Janmashtami (Vaishnava tradition) - 26th August

ISKCON and Vaishnavas celebrate Krishna Janmashtami through devotional singing and rituals.

National Sports Day or Rashtriya Khel Divas 2025 - 29th August 

List of Important Days in August 2025 National: India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29, the birth anniversary of hockey hero Major Dhyan Chand. In 2012, the day was declared India’s National Sports Day. Major Dhyan Chand was a legend in Indian and international hockey.

Telugu Language Day 2025 - 29th August

List of Important Days in August 2025 National: Telugu Language Day is observed on 29 August each year in the Telugu states (State of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) of the Republic of India. This date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of the Telugu poet Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy.

Small Industry Day 2025 - 30th August

List of Important Days in August 2025 National: The National Small Industry Day is an annual celebration observed on 30th August. It is dedicated to promoting small businesses nationwide and offering job opportunities to the unemployed. The day is celebrated to boost the overall growth potential of small industries.

Malaysia National Day (Hari Merdeka) 2025 - 31st August 

List of Important Days in August 2025 National: Malaysia Independence Day, also known as National Day or 'Hari Merdeka' in Malay, is observed on August 31 and commemorates the Malayan Declaration of Independence of 31 August 1957.

Overdose Awareness Day - 31st August

Each year on August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) unites a worldwide community to address the issue of overdose. The core beliefs emphasise that overdoses can and should be prevented, that policies and laws must be established to safeguard individuals and communities, and that fundamental human rights and needs must be fulfilled.

FAQs

Q: What is celebrated on August 7?

National Handloom Day 2025, celebrated on 7th August every year, is observed to raise awareness about the economic importance of the textile sector. It began as a project to recognise and employ handloom weavers and craftspeople.

Q: Where can I find the special days of August?

Candidates can find the special days that fall in August through this article.

Q: What is the important day celebrated on August 15?

Indian Independence Day is celebrated on August 15. India gained independence from British rule in 1947.

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