August 2025 brings a variety of meaningful cultural events, from National Black Business Month to Women’s Equality Day. Whether you're planning events, creating marketing content, or just keeping up with important causes, these dates offer a great chance to connect with different communities and celebrate their contributions.

Key dates for your August 2025 calendar

📅 World Lung Cancer Day | 1 August 2025

👉 A day to spread awareness about lung cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment advancements. Hear from inspiring cancer survivor speakers who advocate for research and resilience.

📅 National Black Business Month (US) | starts 1 August 2025

👉 August is National Black Business Month, and supporting Black-owned businesses is more important than ever. Did you know that Black business ownership is up by almost 30% on pre-pandemic levels, with Black women starting businesses at a higher rate than any other group?

📅 National Civility Month | starts 1 August 2025
👉 August is National Civility Month, a time to focus on kindness, respect, and courtesy in all our interactions. It's a reminder that civil behaviour can create stronger, more connected communities.

📅 World Breastfeeding Week | starts 1 August 2025

👉 This week, championed by the World Health Organisation, highlights broader issues facing parents everywhere: more than half a billion working women are denied essential maternity protections in national laws. Just 20% of countries require employers to provide employees with paid breaks and facilities for breastfeeding or expressing milk. 

📅 Purple Heart Day | 7 August 2025
👉 Purple Heart Day honours the brave service members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been wounded or killed while serving. It’s a day to reflect on their courage and sacrifice.

📅 Cycle To Work Day 2025 | 8 August 2025

👉 Take part in the UK’s biggest cycle commuting event.: Cycle to Work Day is for absolutely everyone. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t cycled in years or have never cycled. This is just about giving it a go — for physical health, mental well-being, and a cheeky discount on travel costs.

📅 International Day of the World’s Indigenous People | 9 August 2025
👉 This day recognises and celebrates the cultural heritage, contributions, and rights of Indigenous peoples across the world. It also raises awareness about the challenges they face in preserving their identities and traditions.

📅 International Update Your Bio Day | 10 August 2025

👉 Time to refresh your online profiles! This day encourages everyone, especially LinkedIn users, to update their bios with recent accomplishments and new goals.

📅 International Youth Day | 12 August 2025

👉 Celebrating the impact of young people everywhere in creating a brighter, more sustainable future. Half of the people on our planet are 30 or younger, which is expected to reach 57% by the end of 2030. Explore more from the UN’s official site. 

📅 World Humanitarian Day | 19 August 2025
👉 World Humanitarian Day is dedicated to honouring humanitarian workers who risk their lives to help others in need. It’s a day to reflect on the importance of global solidarity and support for those affected by crises. Explore PepTalk’s humanitarian speakers.

📅 Senior Citizens Day | 21 August 2025
👉 This day celebrates the achievements and contributions of older adults, recognises their wisdom, and encourages communities to support and protect senior citizens.

📅 Women’s Equality Day | 26 August 2025
👉 Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment in the US, granting women the right to vote. It’s a celebration of progress toward gender equality and a reminder that the work continues. 

» READ MORE: Top Gender Equality Speakers

📅 International Day of People of African Descent | 31 August 2025
👉 This day celebrates the contributions of people of African descent to societies worldwide and promotes recognition of their culture, heritage, and rights. It is also a call to action against racism and inequality.

Of course, this is just a selection of cultural observances and dates! If we've missed any key days or events for your HR, Culture, Brand or People team, be sure to let us know on LinkedIn.

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