by Edie Melson @EdieMelson
August is just around the corner, so let's get started on writing ideas. The calendar is a great place to start when we’re looking for writing ideas. Crazy (and even legit) holidays are great conversation starters for social media sites, articles, and blogging. This month is especially fun for writers because of all the writing/reading related holidays. How many can you find? Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comment section at the end of the post.
The Month of August Is
National Hair Loss Month
National Dog Month
National Wellness Month
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
National Brownies at Brunch Month
Medicalert Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month
Black Business Month
International Peach Month
Motorsports Awareness Month
National Goat Cheese Month
National Sandwich Month
National Panini Month
Get Ready for Kindergarten Month
National Crayon Collection Month
National Back to School Month
Happiness Happens Month
National Catfish Month
National Golf Month
National Eye Exam Month
Romance Awareness Month
Family Fun Month
National Water Quality Month
August Special Weeks
Twins Days Weekend (first full weekend in August)
Simplify Your Life Week (first week in August)
International Clown Week (first week in August)
National Minority Donor Awareness Week (August 1 – 7)
World Breastfeeding Week (August 1 – 7)
National Cleanse Your Skin Week (August 1 – 7)
Stop on Red Week (first full week in August)
National Exercise with Your Child Week (first full week in August)
National Farmers Market Week (first full week in August)
International Assistance Dog Week (begins first Sunday in August)
Satchmo Summerfest (August 4 – 6)
National Kool-Aid Days (second weekend in August)
National Resurrect Romance Week (second full week in August)
National Health Center Week (second week in August)
National Bargain Hunting Week (second week in August)
National Hobo Week (August 10 – 13)
National Balayage Week (week of August 16)
Elvis Week (week of August 16)
National Management Training Week (third full week in August)
National Aviation Wee (week of August 19)
Be Kind to Humankind Week (last week in August)
National Composites Week (last week in August)
Special Days in August
August 1
National Water Balloon Day (first Friday in August)
Respect for Parents Day
International Mahjong Day
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
Minority Donor Awareness Day
National Girlfriends Day
August 2
National Play Outside Day (first Saturday of each month)
National Jamaican Patty Day (first Saturday in August
National Summit Day (first Saturday in August)
National disc Golf Day (first Saturday in August)
Sandcastle Day (first Saturday in August)
National VFR Day (first Saturday in August)
National Mustard Day (first Saturday in August)
National Sunflower Day (first Saturday in August)
National ice Cream Sandwich Day
National Coloring Book Day
August 3
National Sisters Day (first Sunday in August)
National Friendship Day (first Sunday in August
American Family Day (first Sunday in August)
National Georgia Day
National Watermelon Day
National Grab Some Nuts Day
National Hair Gloss Day
August 4
National Coast Guard Day
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
August 5
National Night Out Day (first Tuesday in August)
National Work Like a Dog Day
National Oyster Day
National Underwear Day
August 6
National Root Beer Float Day
National Social Engineering Day
National Fresh Breath Day
National Wiggle Your Toes Day
August 7
Purple Heart Day
National Sea Serpent Day
National Lighthouse Day
National Raspberries N’ Cream Day
August 8
National Pickleball Day
National Whataburger Day
National Dollar Day
Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
National Frozen Custard Day
National Happiness Happens Day
Global Sleep Under the Stars Night
National Mochi Day
August 9
National Bowling Day (second Saturday in August)
National Garage Sale Day (second Saturday in August)
National Book Lovers Day
National Veep Day
National Rice Pudding Day
National Passion Fruit Day
August 10
National Spirit of ’45 Day (second Sunday in August
National S’Mores Day
National Connecticut Day
Agent Orange Awareness Day
National Lazy Day
National Shapewear Day
August 11
Global Kinetic Sand Day
National Presidential Joke Day
National Son’s and Daughter’s Day
Play in the Sand Day
National Raspberry Bombe Day
August 12
National Middle Child Day
National Julienne Fries Day
National Vinyl Record Day
August 13
National Filet Mignon Day
August 14
National Hazy IPA Day (third Thursday in August)
National Navajo Code Talkers Day
National Creamsicle Day
August 15
National Lemon Meringue Pie day
National Leathercraft Day
National Relaxation Day
August 16
National Airborne Day
National Roller Coaster Day
National tell a Joke Day
National Bratwurst Day
August 17
Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (third Sunday in August)
Black Cat Appreciation Day
National Pineapple Juice Day
National Nonprofit Day
National I Love My Feet Day!
National Massachusetts Day
National Thrift Shop Day
August 18
National Fajita Day
National Mail Order Catalog Day
National Ice Cream Pie Day
August 19
National Soft Ice Cream Day
National Potato Day
National Aviation Day
August 20
National Accessible Air Travel day
National Bacon Lovers Day
National radio Day
National Chocolate Pecan Pie day
August 21
National Senior Citizens Day
National Spumoni Day
Brazilian Blowout day
August 22
National Never Bean Better Day
National BAO Day
National Surgical Oncologist Day
National Pecan Torte Day
National Be an Angel Day
National Tooth Fairy Day
August 23
National Cuban Sandwich Day
Find Your Inner Nerd Day
National Ride the Wind Day
National Sponge Cake Day
August 24
National Waffle Day
National Peach Pie Day
National Maryland Day
August 25
National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
National Park Service Founders Day
National Banana Split Day
National Kiss and Make Up Day
August 26
National Cherry Popsicle Day
National Webmistress Day
National Got Checked Day
National Dog Day
National Women’s Equality Day
August 27
National Pots De Crème Day
National Peach Day
National Just Because Day
August 28
National Power Rangers Day
National Thoughtful Day
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
National Bow Tie Day
National Cherry Turnover Day
August 29
National Sport Sampling Day (241st Day of the year)
National College Colors Day (Friday before Labor Day)
According to Hoyle Day
National Chop Suey Day
National Lemon Juice Day
August 30
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
National Grief Awareness Day
National Beach Day
August 31
National South Carolina Day
National eat Outside Day
National Diatomaceous Earth Day
National Matchmaker Day
National Trail Mix Day
Now it's your turn. What holidays inspire you? Do any of them strike a nerve for marketing or a fun post? Share how you'll use them in the comments section below and inspire us!
Don't forget to join the conversation!
Blessings,
Edie
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If you're interested in doing your own research into holidays, here are several websites to get you started!
Brownie Lock: HTTPS://WWW.BROWNIELOCKS.COM/MONTH2.HTML
Holiday Insights: HTTPS://WWW.HOLIDAYINSIGHTS.COM/MOREHOLIDAYS/APRIL.HTM
National Day Calendar: HTTPS://WWW.NATIONALDAYCALENDAR.COM/YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE
She and husband Kirk have been married 40+ years and raised three sons. They live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and can often be found hiking—with Edie clinging to the edge of a precipice for the perfect camera angle and Kirk patiently carrying her camera bag and tripod. Connect with her on her website, WWW.EDIEMELSON.COM and through social media.
Oh my. What a list. August 4, chocolate chip cookie day. I grew up in the town where Toll House cookies were invented. That could make a fun post along with the recipe. Thanks for the treasure trove of ideas. Might have to print this list
ReplyDeleteMade me smile. Made me breathe hard. Now I repeat to myself: Choose one or two. Be not afraid!
ReplyDeleteAnd my birthday is in August! What could be better!
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