235+ August Holidays in 2022 | Fun, Weird, and Special Dates

Are you looking for August holidays or special dates to celebrate on social media?

Are you a small business owner or marketer?

Marketing your business on social media just got a lot easier with this complete list of holidays, observances, and special dates for August 2022.

There are plenty of reasons to celebrate in August! Here is a list of 235+ holidays in August to help you plan your marketing calendar.

August is a month full of holidays that offer something unique for every type of business!

From National Women’s Day and National Black Cat Appreciation Day to National Tooth Fairy Day and National Root Beer Float, there is something for everyone in this month’s holidays and observances.

Be sure to take advantage of all the special discounts, promotions, and content ideas that come along with these holidays in August!

Why August Holidays Make Great Social Media Posts

Back in my corporate marketing days, when I managed the social media channels for a $150 million business, I rejoiced when a holiday came around.

It gave me a built-in reason to create content, which made my job a lot easier.

People are already in party mode and looking for things to do. Why not help them out by giving them ideas for celebrating?

Including holidays in your social media content is an easy way to increase engagement and reach. People are already talking about the holiday, so you just need to join the conversation.

You can use holiday-related hashtags, post photos celebrating the holiday, run contests, or offer discounts related to the holiday.

Not sure how to get started? Here are some ideas:

• Share recipes for favorite dishes served on the holiday
• Give tips on how to decorate for the holiday
• Offer advice on entertaining during the holiday season
• Share photos of employees or customers celebrating the holiday
• Run a contest related to the holiday
• Offer a discount on products or services related to the holiday

With this list of August holidays, you will be able to easily come up with social media content ideas for August that will resonate with your audience and help you increase engagement and reach on your social channels.

Holiday posts were easy to create and they always received more “likes” than any other post.

Not many people will engage with a post about a company news release or an industry article, but many who see a post wishing everyone a Happy National Relaxation Day will give it a “like.”

For a business owner or marketer, holiday posts not only increase your social media engagement, but they’re also easy posts to create that fill your followers with positive emotions.

When sharing a holiday post, always include an image or video with your status update, no matter what platform you’re using. 

That’s because posts with an image get 2.3 times more engagement than posts without an image. (source) Also, tack on a holiday-themed hashtag to make it easy for people to find your content, and use location tagging if you have a physical storefront.

Including an image with your post is the easiest way to DOUBLE engagement and it’s why the Social Media Content Club, our industry-leading social media software, is FULL of eye-catching images.

For more tips on how to increase your social media engagement, read: 5 Ways to Increase Social Media Engagement. 

Holiday Hashtags for Social Media

When celebrating holidays on social media, it’s important to include the relevant hashtag(s) for that holiday in your post.

Hashtags will increase the reach of your post, exposing your business to a larger audience.

To learn why and how to use hashtags on social media, read: 210 Daily Hashtags for Social Media.

Hashtags are such an essential piece to your success on social media that I’ve done the research for you.

Most of the holidays listed below include a hashtag for social media. 

However, for best results, you’ll want to use 3 – 5 hashtags relevant to that holiday in your post. 

If you’re pressed for time, the Social Media Content Club does the hashtag research for you and provides 3 popular and relevant hashtags for all major holidays. 

Now that you know those helpful tips, let’s jump into the list of Holidays.

List of August 2022 Holidays

In an effort to simplify this massive list of holidays, I’ve divided the days into five categories – public holidays, religious holidays, monthly observances, weekly observances, and daily observances.

Scroll down to view all 235+ holidays or use the following links to skip ahead to a specific category.

• August Public Holidays
• August Religious Holidays 
• August Monthly Observances 
• August Weekly Observances 
• August National Days 

August 2022 Public Holidays

This list contains public holidays and special observances in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

August 2022 Religious Holidays

August 2022 Monthly Observances

August 2022 Weekly Observances

August 2022 Daily Observances

Sources:
timeanddate.com, nationaldaycalendar.com, en.wikipedia.org, holidayscalendar.com, nationaltoday.com, checkiday.com, brownielocks.com

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September 2022 Holidays 

The complete list of holidays, observances, and fun, weird, and special dates for September 2022 can be found here: AngieGensler.com/September-Holidays

To access the list of holidays for every month in 2022 and beyond, visit the Holidays index page.

The month of August is packed with holidays and local observance that can be used as social media content. From National Tooth Fairy Day to National Roller Coaster Day, there are plenty of hashtags and ideas to help you get your social media posts seen by more people. And don’t forget about using monthly, weekly, and daily observances to keep your social media calendar full! We hope this post has been helpful and gives you some great ideas for content. If you found it useful, please share it with others!

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