Unfortunately, there are no major holidays in August.
But not to worry, I dug a little deeper and found some strange, offbeat holidays for you to celebrate during the month of August.
1. August 5- National Beer Day
Back in 2007, a group of friends decided to internationally dedicate a day to “gather with friends and enjoy the deliciousness that is beer, celebrate the dedicated men and women who brew and serve our beer, and bring the world together under the united banner of beer.” So now you have an excuse to drink some beer on a Tuesday. You’re welcome.
2. August 6- National Wiggle Your Toes Day
Your poor toes are stuck inside your shoes all day. They never get the exercise that the rest of your body does. This is a day set aside to give your little piggies some love. Celebrate this day by airing out your toes and wiggling them around for all to see.
3. August 8- Sneak Some Zucchini onto your Neighbor’s Porch Day
Zucchini is an extremely prolific vegetable, and by August, you will have more zucchini than you know what to do with. If your friends and neighbors have begun refusing your offerings it is time so trick them into taking some. So in the middle of the night, dressed in all black or painted in camouflage, run over to your neighbor’s house and drop trash bags filled with zucchini onto their porch with a sticky-note explicitly stating "no backsies." After that, you should probably leave town for a couple weeks to avoid any awkward questions.
4. August 9- National Book Lover’s Day
National Book Lover’s Day is a day created to celebrate reading. But so as not offend any people or books I think the day is open to anyone who loves books in any sense. Maybe you just love the smell or feel of a book and have absolutely no intention of ever opening it. Maybe you appreciate books for the fact that you can hallow them out and hide illegal weapons inside. Or maybe you just enjoy putting books on the top of your head and walking around either to improve your posture or pretend you are a princess in training. Whatever the reason for your love of books, this day is for you.
5. August 11- Presidential Joke Day
This is not a day to make jokes about the president but instead a day for the president to make a joke. On this day in 1984, during a sound check for a radio broadcast, President Reagan said, ““My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you today that I’ve signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes.” He did not know that the mic was already running and the tape went viral. Since then, August 11 has lived on as presidential joke day despite the fact that no president has take advantage of it since.
6. August 18- Bad Poetry Day
Apparently the intention of the creators of this day was to get together with their high school friends, write some really bad poetry, and send it to their old teachers. Because yeah that will totally show that teacher you hated…
7. August 24- National Hug Your Boss Day
While it appears to have originated in the UK, the principles of this special day apply around the world. For one day of the year, set aside your frustrations and show your boss a little appreciation with a physical embrace. But please be careful not to cross the thin line between friendliness and sexual harassment.
So don't wait for September to have ourself a little celebration. Use these weird holidays to make every day special. Or, hey, make you own!
