Today is National Red Wine Day and National Cherry Turnover Day, and more
See what national day is today, then browse the 2026 calendar by month — food holidays, awareness dates, and celebrations.
Today is National Red Wine Day and National Cherry Turnover Day, and more!
National Red Wine Day on August 28 is a color-specific wine date, separate from National Wine Day (May 25 on this site). Drink only if you are of legal age; skip it if you do not drink.
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National Chop Suey Day
National Chop Suey Day on August 29 is for the Chinese American stir-fry of meat, vegetables, and a savory sauce, often served over rice or noodles. It is a diaspora dish history date, not a festival from China.
International Day against Nuclear Tests
The International Day against Nuclear Tests on August 29 is a United Nations date. It commemorates the 1991 closure of the Semipalatinsk test site in Kazakhstan.
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
National Toasted Marshmallow Day on August 30 is for browning a marshmallow over a fire, stove, or camp grill. It is a campfire food date, not s’mores day (a different observance on many calendars).
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International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 remembers people who have died from drug overdose and supports families. It began in Australia in 2001 and is now marked globally.
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Hit the big screen on National Cinema Day! Movie theaters across America offer discounted tickets, typically $3-4. This annual event revitalizes movie-going culture and celebrates the theatrical experience with millions of attendees.
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National Grief Awareness Day
National Grief Awareness Day on August 30 is a U.S. awareness date for people living with loss. It is not a party holiday.
National Beach Day
National Beach Day on August 30 is an informal U.S. summer date for shore time and beach cleanup, not a federal holiday.
National Trail Mix Day
National Trail Mix Day on August 31 is for the portable mix of nuts, dried fruit, and sometimes chocolate. It is a hiking-snack food date, informal like most U.S. food days.
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