August 2026 Calendar
31 days · 21 weekdays · 10 weekend days · Starts on Saturday
August 2026 Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 National Back-to-School Month | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 Purple Heart Day | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 |
August 2026 Printable Calendar Templates
Choose from six free printable calendar styles. Click any image to open the PDF — ready to download or print.
Standard Calendar with Holidays
A classic monthly calendar with all US federal holidays clearly marked. Sunday start, perfect for home and office use. Holidays are highlighted in red so you never miss an important date.
Blank Calendar (Customizable)
A clean, uncluttered calendar with dates but no holidays or markings. Perfect for adding your own appointments, deadlines, birthdays, and personal events. Make it truly yours.
Printable Minimal Calendar
A minimalist design optimized for printing. Clean lines, no distractions, and printer-friendly layout that looks great on any paper size. Ink-saving design.
Calendar — Week Starts Monday
A specially formatted calendar with Monday as the first day of the week. Ideal for business planning and for users who prefer the international week layout used in Europe and many parts of the world.
Stylish Themed Calendar
A beautifully designed calendar with charming seasonal themes, floral accents, and appealing colors. Brighten up your workspace or kitchen wall with this delightful design.
Completely Blank Template
A truly blank calendar grid with no dates at all — just the day headers and empty cells. Use it for any month of any year. Ideal for reusable planning, classroom activities, or custom scheduling.
August 2026 Holidays & Observances
National Back-to-School Month
August is National Back-to-School Month across the United States. As millions of students prepare to return to school, families shop for supplies, attend orientations, and adjust from summer schedules to school-year routines. Many states offer tax-free shopping weekends during August to help with school supply costs.
National Golf Month
August is National Golf Month, celebrating one of America's most popular recreational sports. With warm weather and long days, August is the perfect time to hit the links or try golf for the first time.
Purple Heart Day
Purple Heart Day honors the men and women who have been wounded or killed in military service. The Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to US service members, established by George Washington in 1782.
Sky Events in August 2026
Perseid Meteor Shower
August 12-13, 2026The Perseids are the most popular meteor shower of the year, peaking in mid-August with warm summer nights and high rates of bright, fast meteors. Under ideal conditions, 60-100 meteors per hour can be seen. The Perseids are debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle.
Best viewing: Best viewed after midnight, looking toward the constellation Perseus in the northeast. The Perseids are known for producing fireballs — exceptionally bright meteors.
Peak rate: 60-100 meteors per hour
Full Moon — Sturgeon Moon
August 19, 2026August's full moon is called the Sturgeon Moon, named by Native American tribes for the large sturgeon fish that were most easily caught in the Great Lakes during this month. Other names include the Green Corn Moon and the Grain Moon.
August: History and Traditions
Origin of the Name
August is named after Augustus Caesar, the first Roman emperor. The Roman Senate renamed the month (previously called Sextilis) in 8 BC to honor Augustus, giving it 31 days to match July (named after Julius Caesar).
What Was It Called Before?
In Old English, August was called 'Wēodmōnaþ' (Weed Month) — when weeds and plants grow most rapidly.
Fun Facts
- August is the only month that has no major US federal holidays.
- August is National Peach Month, National Sandwich Month, and National Water Quality Month.
- The month of August was originally called Sextilis (sixth month) in the Roman calendar before being renamed.
- August has the highest birth rate of any month in the United States.
August Birthstone and Flowers
Peridot — Birthstone
Color: Olive green
Symbolizes strength, protection, and prosperity. Ancient Egyptians called peridot the "gem of the sun." It is one of the few gemstones that occurs in only one color — green.
Peridot crystals have been found in meteorites, making it one of the few extraterrestrial gemstones. Some peridot gems are literally from outer space.
Birth Flowers
Strength of character, moral integrity, and remembrance. Named after the Latin "gladius" (sword) for its sword-shaped leaves.
Imagination, eternal sleep, and remembrance. Red poppies in particular symbolize consolation and remembrance of fallen soldiers.
August Zodiac Signs
Leo
Date: July 23 – August 22
Element: Fire
Leos are confident, generous, warm-hearted, and charismatic. Ruled by the Sun, they bring energy and enthusiasm to everything they do.
Virgo
Date: August 23 – September 22
Element: Earth
Virgos are analytical, practical, hardworking, and kind. They pay attention to the smallest details and strive for perfection in everything they do.
August 2026 Highlights
August marks the back-to-school season across much of the United States. Use our August 2026 calendar to track school supply shopping, orientation dates, and the transition from summer freedom to school routines.
August is the last full month of summer. Make the most of the warm weather — plan final beach trips, barbecues, and outdoor adventures before fall arrives. The Perseid meteor shower mid-month is a perfect excuse for a late-night summer outing.
Frequently Asked Questions About August 2026
How many days are in August?
August has 31 days.
Are there any federal holidays in August?
No, August is the only month in the US calendar without any federal holidays.
What is the August birthstone?
The August birthstone is peridot, an olive green gemstone symbolizing strength and protection.
What are the August zodiac signs?
August has two zodiac signs: Leo (July 23 – August 22) and Virgo (August 23 – September 22).
When is the Perseid meteor shower in 2026?
The Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12-13, 2026, with up to 100 meteors per hour.
When does the August 2026 full moon occur?
The August 2026 full moon — known as the Sturgeon Moon — occurs on August 19, 2026.
What day of the week is August 1, 2026?
August 1, 2026 falls on a Saturday.