August 2026 brings festivals, heritage celebrations, and a focus on youth and education. Sport continues to shine with the UEFA Women’s Euro 2026 tournament in Germany and the US Open tennis beginning at the end of the month.
Cultural calendar dates — August 2026
August 2026 – Month-long Observances
- Black Business Month (US) | August 2026 Recognises the contributions of Black entrepreneurs and business owners.
- National Wellness Month (US) | August 2026 Encourages self-care, healthy routines, and holistic wellbeing.
August 2026 – Key Dates & Events
- International Youth Day | 12 August 2026 A UN day highlighting the role of young people in driving social and economic change.
- Assumption of Mary | 15 August 2026 A Christian feast celebrating the belief that the Virgin Mary was taken into heaven, marked by religious processions worldwide.
- UEFA Women’s Euro 2026 Final | 23 August 2026 Germany hosts the women’s European Championship, with the final in Frankfurt.
- Notting Hill Carnival (UK) | 30–31 August 2026 Europe’s largest street festival, celebrating Caribbean heritage with parades, food, and music in London.
- US Open Tennis begins | 31 August 2026 The final Grand Slam of the year starts in New York City, attracting the world’s top players.
August 2026 – Sporting Highlights
- Commonwealth Games | continues through 2 August 2026 Glasgow hosts athletes from across the Commonwealth in one of the world’s largest multi-sport events.
- NFL Preseason | August 2026 Warm-up fixtures begin across the US, building towards the regular season.
- MLB Regular Season | throughout August 2026 Baseball season continues in the US, with playoff races heating up.
- ATP/WTA Summer Tour | August 2026 Key tennis tournaments across North America in the lead-up to the US Open.
- Diamond League Athletics | August 2026 Major track and field meets continue across Europe.
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