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LIVE Wednesday, August 5, 202619:57:09local 8 holidays being celebrated worldwide

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Every day is a holiday somewhere. Discover what August 5 marks around the world.

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01 Work Like a Dog Day Careers · United States 02 National Oyster Day Food · United States 03 National Underwear Day Style · United States 04 National Couscous Day Food · United States 05 Blogger Day Tech · United States
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TUE
4
AUG 2026
#1
Food

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

Indulge your sweet tooth on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Delicious recipes, discounts, and deals await you - don't miss out!

2,340 Read
WED
5
AUG 2026
#2
Careers

Work Like a Dog Day

Today is Work Like a Dog Day! Get motivated and tackle that to-do list with the same energy your pup has when chasing after a Frisbee!

1,560 Read
MON
3
AUG 2026
#3
Names

National Michael Day

A name-day observance on August 3 honoring people named Michael and the long cultural history of the name.

1,365 Read
WED
5
AUG 2026
#4
Style

National Underwear Day

A lighthearted observance on August 5 celebrating underwear as a foundational garment and promoting body confidence and self-expression.

1,170 Read
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SAT AUG 8 · International

International Cat Day

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Fun · FRI AUG 7
National Water Balloon Day
276 saved · United States
Fun · THU AUG 6
National Wiggle Your Toes Day
265 saved · United States
Food · THU AUG 6
National Root Beer Float Day
243 saved · United States
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Added 1 week ago
National Tamkeen Day
Jul 22 · International
Names
Added 4 months ago
International Day of Play
Jun 11 · International
Fun
Added 4 months ago
National Ginger Ale Day
Mar 13 · United States
Food
Added 5 months ago
World Cow Day
Sep 1 · International
Animals
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National Oyster DayDEAL

All-Day Happy Hour on Gulf Oysters

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Oyster Specials & All Day Happy Hour

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Buck-a-Shuck Happy Hour: $1 Oysters

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$2 Select Oysters & $9 Mionetto Prosecco

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