NATIONAL ICE CREAM SANDWICH DAY
On August 2, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day encourages us to cool off with one of our favorite frozen treats. Whether it's vanilla, strawberry or Neopolitan between two chocolate wafers, the dessert sure will hit the spot on a hot summer day. #IceCreamSandwichDay
NATIONAL SUNFLOWER DAY
Celebrating happiness is what we do at National Day Calendar. So, it makes perfect sense to celebrate the first Saturday in August as National Sunflower Day. Join us all day as we spread joy about the happiest flower on earth. #NationalSunflowerDay
NATIONAL VFR DAY
National VFR Day is the first Saturday in August on the National Day Calendar and we are showing support for veterans and first responders needing mental health services. Let's use National VFR Day to provide veterans, first responders, and their families with the tools and support they need to allow them to thrive as individuals and as a family. #NationalVFRDay
SANDCASTLE DAY
Today is August 5 on the National Day Calendar and we are celebrating the childhood pastime of building sandcastles on Sandcastle Day. The weather is beautiful with warm temperatures and the days are long enough to enjoy it exploring outdoors, especially using our imagination to build an enormous sand castle. #SandcastleDay
NATIONAL DISC GOLF DAY
Grab your discs and call up your friends! The first Saturday in August is National Disc Golf Day! Ready! Set! Throw! #NationalDiscGolfDay
NATIONAL JAMAICAN PATTY DAY
National Jamaican Patty Day on the first Saturday in August celebrates a delicious turnover-style pastry. Be sure to enjoy one wherever you are! #PattyDay
NATIONAL COLORING BOOK DAY
National Coloring Book Day on August 2 recognizes the joy children and adults alike derive from coloring in pages of designs. #NationalColoringBookDay
NATIONAL MUSTARD DAY
National Mustard Day on the first Saturday in August recognizes a versatile condiment. Used in many different cuisines, mustard comes from the seeds of the mustard plant. #NationalMustardDay
NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY
The first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day. This National Day presents opportunity to remind everyone to get outside and enjoy the fresh air through play. #PlayOutsideDay
NATIONAL SUMMIT DAY
National Summit Day on the first Saturday in August recognizes those mountain top summits and the people who climb there. Views from the top of the world are some of the most spectacular sights, and they are also some of the hardest to achieve. We want to help you climb your summit, starting today! #NationalSummitDay
Coming on August 3, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL SISTERS DAY
NATIONAL HAIR GLOSS DAY
NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY
NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY
AMERICAN FAMILY DAY
NATIONAL GRAB SOME NUTS DAY
MEAD DAY
NATIONAL GEORGIA DAY
Notable Birthdays for August 2
Elisha Gray (1835-1901) - Inventor of the telephone and co-founder of Western Electric.
Arthur Dove (1880-1946) - Artist who is often considered the first abstract painter in the U.S.
James Baldwin (1924-1987) - Author who wrote Go Tell It on the Mountain.
Carroll O'Connor (1924-2001) - Actor fondly remembered for his comedic role as Archie Bunker in All in the Family.
Lamar Hunt (1932-2006) - Co-founder of the American Football League and World Championship Tennis.
Lily Gladstone (1986-Still Living) - Native American actress known for her role as Hotki Sampson in Killers of the Flower Moon.
Memorable Events for August 2
1776 - The Declaration of Independence is formally signed.
1790 - The first census is conducted in the U.S.
1858 - The first mailboxes are installed in Boston and NY City streets.
1873 - The now infamous cable car system begins operation in San Francisco, CA.
1909 - The Army Air Corps is formed as they take first delivery from the Wright Brothers.
1909 - The first Lincoln penny is distributed.
1923 - VP Calvin Coolidge becomes President upon the death of President Harding.
1990 - President Bush orders American troops to Saudi Arabia.
1992 - Jacki Joyner-Kersee becomes first athlete to win consecutive gold medals in the gruelling heptathlon at the Barcelona Olympics.
