Important Days in August 2025 : National and International

Important Days in August 2025 : National and International

Every year is marked by several important national and international days that commemorate significant events, celebrate important causes, and raise awareness. In 2025, these days will continue to play a crucial role in educational contexts and societal awareness. For students preparing for competitive exams like UPSC,BPSC, SSC, RRB, and Banking exams, knowledge of these days is essential as they often form part of the general knowledge section. In this guide, we’ve compiled month-wise important days in August 2025 that will help you boost your exam preparation and general awareness.

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Important Days in August 2025 :

Date Important Days
1st August National Mountain Climbing Day, Yorkshire Day
4th August U.S. Coast Guard Day
6th August Hiroshima Day
7th August National Handloom Day
8th August Quit India Movement Day
9th August International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Nagasaki Day
12th August International Youth Day, World Elephant Day
13th August International Lefthanders Day, World Organ Donation Day
15th August Independence Day (India), Day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
17th August Indonesian Independence Day
19th August World Photography Day, World Humanitarian Day
20th August World Mosquito Day, Sadbhavana Diwas, Indian Akshay Urja Day
23rd August International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
26th August Women’s Equality Day, Krishna Janmashtami
29th August National Sports Day
31st August Hari Merdeka (Malaysia National Day)
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  • Friendship Day (August 3, Sunday)
    Celebrated on the first Sunday of August, it’s a day to honor friendships with gifts, greetings, and expressions of appreciation among friends.
  • Raksha Bandhan (August 9, Saturday)
    A festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, where sisters tie a sacred thread (rakhi) on their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing protection and love.
  • Janmashtami Smarta (August 15, Friday)
    Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, marked by midnight worship, fasting, devotional singing, and dance, followed by feasts. It’s celebrated by various traditions, including the Smarta tradition.
  • Independence Day (August 15, Friday)
    India’s Independence Day commemorates the nation’s freedom from British rule on August 15, 1947, with flag-hoisting, parades, and cultural celebrations.
  • Janmashtami ISKCON (August 16, Saturday)
    A variation of Janmashtami, celebrated by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), focusing on devotional singing and chanting in honor of Lord Krishna’s birth.
  • Ganesh Chaturthi (August 27, Wednesday)
    A major Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, celebrated with idol processions, prayers, and festive feasts.

FAQs 

Q1: When is Friendship Day celebrated in 2025?

Friendship Day will be celebrated on August 3, 2025 (Sunday).


Q2: When is Raksha Bandhan in 2025?

Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 9, 2025 (Saturday).


Q3: When is International Friendship Day celebrated?

International Friendship Day is celebrated on 30th July every year to promote friendship and peace worldwide.

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