Thursday 8th August 2024 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Thursday August 8th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on August 8th 2024

International Cat Day 🐈

Woke up this morning, feline fine... A day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.

Father's Day

The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.

National Dollar Day

General
USA

You can bet your bottom dollar that this is an important date for the US currency.

National Frozen Custard Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Frozen Custard Day

National Happiness Happens Day

General
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Happiness Happens Day

National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

Action
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

National CBD Day

Health
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National CBD Day.

National Tarantula Appreciation Day 🕷

Animals
USA

Celebrate National Tarantula Appreciation Day on August 8th by learning about these fascinating arachnids and dispelling common myths surrounding them.