International Day against Nuclear Tests

8/29/2026

United Nations observance

The United Nations’ (UN) International Day against Nuclear Tests is annually observed on August 29. The day raises awareness of the dangers of nuclear weapons and a closer approach to eliminating the use of those weapons.

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International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

8/30/2026

United Nations observance

The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is annually observed on August 30.

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International Day for People of African Descent

8/31/2026

United Nations observance

International Day for People of African Descent is a United Nations observance in the USA

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International Overdose Awareness Day

8/31/2026

Worldwide observance

International Overdose Awareness Day is an annual observation which aims to raise global awareness of about the impact of drug overdose on families and communities. The campaign also attempts to remove the stigma associated with overdose.

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Janmashtami

9/4/2026

Hindu Holiday

Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava (Bhadrapada), which is usually in August or September.

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