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Important Days in August 2026
All national and international days in August with dates and the key facts asked in competitive exams. Useful for school assemblies too.
August 2026: list of important days
| Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August | Hiroshima Day The atomic bombing of Hiroshima took place on 6 August 1945. | International |
| 7 August | National Handloom Day The Swadeshi Movement was launched on 7 August 1905. | National |
| 9 August | Quit India Movement Day The Quit India Movement was launched on 9 August 1942 (August Kranti). Also International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. | National |
| 12 August | International Youth Day Designated by the UN General Assembly; first observed in 2000. | International |
| 15 August | Independence Day India became independent on 15 August 1947. | National |
| 19 August | World Photography Day & World Humanitarian Day World Humanitarian Day marks the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad. | International |
| 20 August | Sadbhavana Diwas Birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi (born 1944). | Anniversary |
| 23 August | National Space Day Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander touched down near the Moon's south pole on 23 August 2023. | National |
| 29 August | National Sports Day Birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand (born 1905). | National |
Important days in August: FAQ
- What are the important days in August 2026?
- 6 August: Hiroshima Day; 7 August: National Handloom Day; 9 August: Quit India Movement Day; 12 August: International Youth Day; 15 August: Independence Day; 19 August: World Photography Day & World Humanitarian Day; 20 August: Sadbhavana Diwas; 23 August: National Space Day; 29 August: National Sports Day.
- Which national days are observed in India in August?
- National Handloom Day (7 August), Quit India Movement Day (9 August), Independence Day (15 August), Sadbhavana Diwas (20 August), National Space Day (23 August), National Sports Day (29 August).
- Which international days fall in August?
- Hiroshima Day (6 August), International Youth Day (12 August), World Photography Day & World Humanitarian Day (19 August).